Chicken Breast with Honey-Wine Sauce

Chicken Breast with Honey-Wine Sauce

Portions:4
including marinating time 1 hour 30 minutes
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Equipment

  • Shallow dish
  • large frying pan
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 4 chicken breasts skinned, boned, and cut into pieces
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a large bowl, mix the white wine, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
  • Add the chicken pieces, stir to coat, and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • After marinating, drain the chicken, reserving the marinade.

Prepare the Chicken:

  • In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Lightly dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until moderately hot.
  • Add the chicken pieces and cook, turning, until browned on all sides.

Make the Sauce and Simmer:

  • Add the honey to the reserved marinade and mix well.
  • Pour the honey-wine sauce over the browned chicken in the pan.
  • Cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.

Serve:

  • Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and spoon the sauce over it.
  • Serve over buttered noodles.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this dish with a Riesling or a Chardonnay. The light sweetness and acidity of these wines will complement the honey-wine sauce and enhance the flavors of the chicken.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 550 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 40 g | Fat: 22 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Chicken Breasts in Sour Cream with Mushrooms

Chicken Breasts in Sour Cream with Mushrooms

Portions:4
Cooking Time:1 hour 45 minutes
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Equipment

  • Shallow baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 whole chicken breasts halved
  • 1 4 oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ soup can sherry wine
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Paprika for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Arrange the Chicken:

  • Arrange the halved chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish, ensuring that the pieces do not overlap.
  • Cover the chicken with the drained sliced mushrooms.

Prepare the Sauce:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the undiluted cream of mushroom soup, sherry wine, and sour cream.
  • Blend well.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is completely covered.

Bake the Dish:

  • Dust the top with paprika.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours until the chicken is tender and the sauce is bubbly.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this rich and creamy dish with a Chardonnay or a Pinot Noir. The acidity and complexity of these wines will enhance the flavors of the sour cream and mushroom sauce, complementing the tender chicken beautifully.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 480 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 40 g | Fat: 30 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Chicken in Creamy Sour Cream Gravy

Chicken in Creamy Sour Cream Gravy

Portions:6
Cooking Time:1 hour 8 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 small fryer chickens cut up
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ lb butter or margarine
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup sherry
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).

Season and Saute the Chicken:

  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until golden brown.

Bake the Chicken:

  • Transfer the chicken and drippings to a casserole dish.
  • Cover the chicken with milk.
  • Cook slowly in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.

Add Flavorings:

  • Add the chopped parsley and sherry to the casserole dish.
  • Cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Finish with Sour Cream:

  • Add the sour cream to the casserole and stir it into the gravy.
  • Return the casserole to the oven and cook for another 5 minutes or more, checking for doneness.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this creamy and flavorful dish with a light Chardonnay or a Pinot Grigio. The acidity and fruity notes of these wines will complement the richness of the sour cream gravy and the tender chicken.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 490 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 34 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 6 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Sour Cream Marinated Chicken Breasts

Sour Cream Marinated Chicken Breasts

Portions:6
plus overnight marinating 1 hour 10 minutes
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Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • refrigerator
  • Basting brush

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts split and boned
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tsp garlic salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup margarine melted
  • ½ cup butter melted

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

  • Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, paprika, and pepper.
  • Roll the chicken breasts in the sour cream mixture until well-coated.
  • Place them in the bowl and top with any remaining sour cream mixture.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.

Prepare for Baking:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the sour cream mixture, taking up as much of the mixture as possible.
  • Roll the chicken breasts in the breadcrumbs to coat well.
  • Place the coated chicken breasts in a baking dish.

Bake the Chicken:

  • Mix the melted margarine and butter together.
  • Pour half of the melted butter and margarine mixture over the chicken breasts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Pour the remaining butter and margarine mixture over the chicken breasts and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this rich and flavorful dish with a Chardonnay or a Sauvignon Blanc. The acidity and fruitiness of these wines will balance the creamy and tangy flavors of the marinated chicken.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 600 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 42 g | Fat: 42 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Chicken and Rice Almondine Stuffed Acorn Squash

Chicken and Rice Almondine Stuffed Acorn Squash

Portions:6
Cooking Time:1 hour 10 minutes
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Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Medium pot with lid
  • Basting brush
  • Spoon for scooping

Ingredients

  • 3 acorn squash halved
  • ½ cup almonds natural sliced
  • ¼ cup margarine divided
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 2 tsp orange peel grated
  • 2 chicken breasts cubed
  • Pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste

Instructions

Bake the Squash:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place the halved acorn squash cut-side down in a baking dish filled with 1 inch of water.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the squash is tender.
  • Remove the squash from the oven, brush the insides with 2 tablespoons of melted margarine mixed with maple syrup.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Prepare the Chicken:

  • While the squash is baking, melt 2 tablespoons of margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the cubed chicken breasts and cook slowly until fully cooked, seasoning with pepper and garlic powder to taste.

Cook the Rice:

  • In a medium pot, cook the long grain rice in the chicken broth according to package instructions.
  • Once the rice is done, stir in the raisins, sliced almonds, grated orange peel, and cooked chicken.

Assemble the Dish:

  • Scoop the chicken and rice mixture into the baked acorn squash halves, using the squash as bowls.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this dish with a light, fruity white wine such as Riesling or a medium-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir. These wines will complement the sweetness of the maple syrup and raisins, as well as the savory flavors of the chicken and squash.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 420 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 18 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 8 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish / Nuts / Rice
Cuisine American

Hearty Chicken and Dumplings

Hearty Chicken and Dumplings

Portions:6
Cooking Time:3 hours
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Equipment

  • Large pot with lid
  • strainer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spoon for stirring

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Gravy:

  • 1 stewing chicken cut into pieces
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 stalks celery with leaves cut into chunks
  • 1 carrot peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup onion coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • cup flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons parsley minced

For the Biscuit Dumplings:

  • ¼ cup Crisco
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • cup milk

Instructions

Cook the Chicken and Prepare the Broth:

  • Combine the chicken, water, celery, carrot, onion, salt, and pepper in a large covered pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate and strain the broth.
  • Measure the broth and add enough water to make 3 cups of liquid.

Make the Gravy:

  • Mix together the flour and milk in a small bowl.
  • Return the broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the flour and milk mixture.
  • Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Return the chicken pieces to the gravy and cover.
  • Prepare the Biscuit Dumplings:
  • Cut the Crisco into the self-rising flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in the milk to form a dough.

Cook the Dumplings:

  • Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the gently bubbling gravy.
  • Cover the pot and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Before serving, sprinkle the dish with minced parsley.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair this hearty dish with a light red wine such as Pinot Noir or a full-bodied white wine like Chardonnay. These wines will complement the rich flavors of the chicken and the creamy dumplings.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 550 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 32 g | Fat: 30 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 3 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American
Diets Nut free

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Rice

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Rice

Portions:4
Cooking Time:25 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 ½ cups Minute Premium long grain rice
  • 1 lb chicken breasts boned and cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 10 3/4 oz. can cream of chicken soup
  • ½ can milk about 5.4 oz.
  • 2 tbsp Dijon style mustard
  • ½ cup cheddar or Swiss cheese grated
  • 1 ½ cups broccoli cuts
  • 2 tbsp pimento chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot.
  • Stir in the rice, cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken strips and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the cream of chicken soup, milk, Dijon mustard, and grated cheese.
  • Add the broccoli cuts and pimento (if using).
  • Bring the mixture to a full boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the chicken and broccoli mixture over the cooked rice and serve.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this dish with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light Chardonnay. These wines will complement the creamy sauce and the savory flavors of the chicken and broccoli.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 16 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 4 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish / Rice
Cuisine American

Creamy Chicken Almond Casserole

Creamy Chicken Almond Casserole

Portions:6
Cooking Time:44 minutes
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Deep casserole dish
  • Spoon for mixing

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken breast diced and cooked
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 eggs hard-boiled and chopped
  • 1 cup cracker crumbs Zesta recommended
  • 2 ½ tsp butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cracker crumbs and melted butter.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken breast, cream of chicken soup, sliced almonds, mayonnaise, chopped celery, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
  • Grease a deep casserole dish.
  • Pour the mixed ingredients into the casserole dish in alternating layers with 3/4 cup of the buttered cracker crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly.
  • Cover the top with the remaining buttered crumbs and bake until the crumbs are golden brown.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this casserole with a buttery Chardonnay or a light Pinot Grigio. These wines will complement the creamy texture and rich flavors of the casserole.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 360 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g
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Course Casserole / Chicken
Cuisine American

Chicken in Worcestershire Wine Sauce

Chicken in Worcestershire Wine Sauce

Portions:4
Cooking Time:42 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 ½ lb chicken cut up
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 16 baby carrots peeled, or 2 large carrots, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium red onion sliced, or 16 pearl onions, peeled
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 16 small mushrooms sliced
  • ¾ cup Lea and Perrins White Wine Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¼ cup yogurt or light cream

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat.
  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then brown them in the skillet until golden on all sides, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the carrots, red onion (or pearl onions), green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet.
  • Turn the vegetables to glaze them in the oil.
  • Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  • Pour the Worcestershire wine sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
  • Cook for an additional 15 minutes, basting occasionally, until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the yogurt or light cream and warm through before serving.
  • Nutritional Values (per serving):

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this dish with a Chardonnay or a light Merlot to complement the rich flavors of the Worcestershire wine sauce and the tender chicken and vegetables.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 420 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 22 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 8 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Southwestern Chicken and Chickpea Soup

Southwestern Chicken and Chickpea Soup

Portions:6
Cooking Time:20 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large pot with lid
  • ladle,
  • Soup bowls

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 cup chicken cubed and cooked
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers minced, or 1 tsp. dried pepper flakes
  • Dash of Liquid Smoke
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano crushed
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 1 cup rice cooked and hot
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese cubed

Instructions

  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
  • Add the garbanzo beans, cooked chicken, minced chipotle peppers (or dried pepper flakes), Liquid Smoke, paprika, and crushed oregano to the boiling broth.
  • Cover the pot and simmer the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the avocado slices to the pot.
  • In each soup bowl, mound some cooked rice and chunks of Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Ladle the hot soup into the bowls over the rice and cheese.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this soup with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light, fruity Pinot Noir to complement the spiciness and the creaminess of the avocado and cheese.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 2 g
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Course Chicken / Soup
Cuisine American