Tasty and Simple Chicken Pie Recipes: Tamale, Empanada, Creamy Delight, and More!
Best Carving Food Carving Fish and SeaFood Chicken Appetizer Tasty and Simple Chicken Pie Recipes: Tamale, Empanada, Creamy Delight, and More! Chicken is a highly adaptable food that can serve to make numerous tasty foods. Wonder whether a hot pie, a thick soup, or a flaky pastry would suit you the best? It’s such a good feeling to cuddle up to your dinner plate, all snug and warm, and then at the same time, you relish the delicious, rich, and tasteful meal. How about we consider these terrific and savory chicken dishes that are a little less difficult to prepare but still neighbor with great tastes? Chicken Tamale Pie (Mexican Comfort Dish) Servings: 8-10 Keep stirring the lumpy dough, which will eventually become thick and smooth. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons margarine or butter, divided 1 onion, chopped 1 minced garlic 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed 1 can (12 oz) tomato puree 1 tsp chili powder 1 cup pitted and chopped ripe olives 1 tsp ground coriander seed 3 tsp salt, divided 1 tsp ground pepper 6 cups chicken broth, divided 2 cups of cornmeal Instructions: Heat 1 tsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Mix the chicken with tomato puree, chili powder, olives, coriander, 1 tsp salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup chicken broth in a large bowl. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes at a low heat. Heat oven to 325°F. The rest of the broth is boiled in a saucepan. Add salt and butter, and then mix in the cornmeal. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Serve warm and enjoy! Empanada Pie (South America Chicken Pot Pie) Makes 4 Give a flavorful twist to a traditional pot pie with flaky pastry and scrumptious filling in this dish! For the Pastry: 2 cups of all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp salt 8 tablespoons margarine or butter, divided 2 tablespoons shortening or lard 1/3 cup cold water For filling: 1/2 cup pitted and sliced green olives 1 cup sliced onion 1 cup sliced green pepper 1 optional hot green chili, sliced 1 cup sliced tomatoes 1 cup raisins 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 teaspoon tomato paste 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup diced cooked chicken 1 beaten egg Instructions: Combine salt and flour in a bowl. Cut in 6 tablespoons of lard and butter and mix to a crumby mixture. Add water and stir to form a dough. Chill in the refrigerator when not in use. Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out 2/3 pastry and press in a 9-inch pie plate, then prick with a fork for venting. Roll out the top pastry for the top crust. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a frying pan and fry onion and pepper for 3 minutes or until tender. Add the olives, raisins, vinegar, tomatoes, and tomato paste, and stir for 5 minutes. Add salt and cinnamon, then stir in chicken. Fill with filling and cover with top crust. Seal the edge and make a decorative edge with a knife, then brush with egg for glaze. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Fancy Chicken Puff Pie (Rich & Creamy Delight) Servings: 4 Open-faced pastry with chicken breast, ham, and asparagus—a dish, usually eaten on one special day—is one of my favorites. 1/4 cup minced scallions or shallots 1/4 cup flour 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup sherry Salt and white pepper, to taste A dash of nutmeg 1/4 pound thin slices of ham 3 cups thin chicken and ham slices 1 1/2 cups thin slices of asparagus 1 cup thick cream 1 sheet puff pastry 1 beaten egg Instructions: Turn oven to 425°F. In a frying pan, melt butter and sauté minced scallions. Add in flour and stir for 3 minutes Slow stir in sherry and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring. Add in pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Simmer for 5 minutes Stir in chicken, ham, asparagus, and cream. Put the mixture in a 9-inch pie dish Roll out the puff pastry and cover mixture. Brush with egg and make pastry decorative slits Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes, then 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or till a golden brown Chicken à la King with Buttermilk Biscuits (Classic Comfort Dish) Rich, full, and a family staple, this dish is best over homemade or store-purchased buttermilk biscuits. Servings: 3-4 2 cups chicken, in chunks 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 cup pimento, in chunks 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced Two cans of cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces each). Combine these ingredients in a saucepan over low heat and simmer for 20 minutes and warm them through Serve over warm biscuits Buttermilk Biscuits 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup shortening or butter 3/4 cup buttermilk Turn oven to 425°F. Combine together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Cut in shortening and mix till it is crumby. Stir in buttermilk till a dough forms. Roll out dough and cut out 2-inch rounds Bake 15-20 minutes till a golden brown Chicken and Corn Soup (Light and Comforting) Not much, but it is a simple meal you enjoy on a cold day. Servings: 2-3 3 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, in chunks 1 can (8 3/4 oz) cream-style corn 1 tablespoon dry sherry Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons and 3 tablespoons mixed together with cornstarch 1 cup watercress leaves Put these ingredients in a pot and warm chicken broth over a low flame. Throw in chicken, sherry, salt, and pepper, cover, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Combine water and cornstarch, then add to pot and simmer for 1-2 minutes and thicken a little. Add watercress and serve hot. Serve yourself these tasty chicken dishes 🙂 Homemade Chicken Chow Mein Recipe (Plus Other Must-Try Dishes!) © 2024 bestcarving.com
Simple Chicken Sandwiches, Salads & Tetrazzini for Any Moment!
Best Carving Food Carving Fish and SeaFood Chicken Appetizer Simple Chicken Sandwiches, Salads & Tetrazzini for Any Moment! Chicken-Bacon Sandwich Makes 6 Do your sandwiches become repetitive? Spice them with alternative bread for a flavorful and exciting meal! Serve them closed, or make them open for your kids to insert any ingredients of your preference! Ingredients: 1 cup shredded chicken 1/4 cup shredded celery 2 tablespoons shredded parsley 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt (to your taste) 1/8 teaspoon pepper 6 crispy, cooked bacon slices How to make it: Combine all ingredients (with no bacon) in a mixing bowl. Spread it over your preferred bread. Cut it in two, have bacon slices over it, and serve! Hot Chicken Sandwich Serves 6 Need a quick and flavorful meal? Have a warm sandwich such as this one. In a rush? Skip canned soup and use chicken broth to whip up a speedy white sauce for added flavor. In a real rush? Canned soup works, too! Ingredients: 6 slices of hot, buttered toast 1 can (3.5 oz) deviled ham 1 chicken, cooked and sliced 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1 can (10.5 oz) hot cream of chicken soup Salt (since soup and ham can already be salty!) How to make it: Butter toast and cover with deviled ham. Sprinkle parsley over it. Put chicken slices over toast. Ladle hot soup over each and serve at once! Quick Chicken Tetrazzini Serves 2-3 For an even yummier meal, have patience and have it a little later when its ingredients meld in a tasty sauce. Serve with tomato and green beans, cooked, for a healthy meal. In a rush? Skip the white sauce with chicken and mushroom and use canned soup! What you will have in your cupboard and fridge: 1 cup chicken, in small chunks 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup, not mixed with water 1/2 cup spaghetti (you can use 1/4 cup dried spaghetti!) 2 tablespoons sherry 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and pepper (you can omit it if the soup is salty) How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 375°F. 2. Combine all ingredients in a baking dish. 3. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, and serve hot and lightly browned! Salads! Chicken Spring Salad Serves: 6-8 A healthy spring salad is rich in vitamins and minerals! 3 cups chicken, in chunks 1 package (10 oz) raw spinach, drained, stems removed and torn 1 small clove of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chives, minced, frozen or fresh 1 teaspoon salt (to your taste) 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 3/4 cup chopped pecans 2 chopped apples 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar How to make it: Combine all ingredients in a big salad bowl. Lightly mix and serve fresh! French Dressing Chicken Salad Serves: 3-4 Hungry and in a rush? Quick salad with a tasty bite. Add a little cayenne pepper for a little zing! 2 cups chicken, diced, and cooked 1/2 cup celery, minced 1/4 cup French dressing 1/4 cup salad dressing, or mayonnaise 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper How to make it: Combine ingredients in a salad bowl. Serve over a bed of lettuce and enjoy! The recipes are simple and tasty. For family, friends, and yourself, these recipes will make everyone happy and smile. Homemade Chicken Chow Mein Recipe (Plus Other Must-Try Dishes!) © 2024 bestcarving.com
Homemade Chicken Chow Mein Recipe (Plus Other Must-Try Dishes!)
Best Carving Food Carving Fish and SeaFood Chicken Appetizer Homemade Chicken Chow Mein Recipe (Plus Other Must-Try Dishes!) Are you a fan of warm, homemade foods? Look no further for new recipes, for these chicken recipes will become your new favorites in no time! They’re simple, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion! Chinese Style Chicken Chow Mein Quick and Simple Chicken Chow Mein utilizes cream of mushroom soup, and therefore, it is a quick and flavorful meal. For a lighter meal, use homemade white sauce in its stead. Remember, darker soy sauce is sweeter in flavor, for it contains added molasses or caramel, and lighter soy sauce is saltier in flavor. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups chicken, in chunks 1 can (3 oz) chow mein, in two parts 1 can (6 ½ oz) cashew, in two parts 1 can (10 ½ oz) cream of mushroom soup (do not use water with it) ½ cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce Steps: To start, have your oven at 350°F and warm it first. Combine chicken, half of chow mein, half of cashews, soup, broth, and soy sauce in a baking dish and mix them together. Now, cover with chow mein and cashews, and then bake for 30 minutes, and when warm and crunchy at the top, serve! Chicken-in-Every-Pot Soup Servings: 4-6 Use new ingredients for best soup. Modify them according to whatever is in season. To choose a new carrot, inspect its crown (the part at the base of the carrot, near stems). If its crown is orange and polished, it is new; and when its crown is dark brown and black, it is older! Ingredients: 1 cup potatoes, in ½-inch cubes 4 cups chicken soup ¼ cup sherry 1 teaspoon salt (to your preference) ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper 1 cup onions, in halves and thin strips 1 cup carrots, in ¼-by-2-by-1-inch pieces 1 cup celery, in ¼-by-2-by-1-by-1-inch pieces 1 cup green beans, frozen or new, in 2-by-1-by-1-by-1-inch pieces 2 cups chicken, in thin pieces, when cooked 1 cup zucchini, in ¼-by-2-by-1-by-1-inch pieces Directions: Put the potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil them for 5 minutes. Remove the water and transfer the potatoes to a cold water bowl in order to stop cooking and save them for future use. Boil sherry and broth together in a big pot and cook them high and quick. Include salt and pepper, then celery, onions, and carrots. Boil over low temperature for 5 minutes. Include chicken and green beans, boil for 1 minute, then boil over low temperature for 1 minute, and serve warm. Alternative: Chicken Minestrone Combine 1 cup of stewed tomatoes, 2 cups of cooked fusilli or any kind of pasta, and ½ cup of kidney beans, cooked, when adding zucchini and potatoes. Include ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, grated, when serving (omit for a meal with less cholesterol). Other new, uncooked, fresh vegetables can be added according to how long they require cooking. New England Chicken & Corn Chowder Makes 4 to 6 The name “chowder” comes from a French name for a large soup pot, “chaudière.” Fresh corn can be added to this, but frozen corn is sweeter because it is frozen immediately after harvesting. Fresh corn can stand for days before arriving in your kitchen. Ingredients: ¼ pound salt pork or bacon, in ½-by-½-by-½-by cubes 1 cup onion, in chunks ½ cup celery, in chunks 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups potatoes, peeled, in ½-by-½-by-½-by cubes 1 10-ounce bag of frozen corn, or 2 ears of fresh corn, with removed kernels 1 teaspoon salt (to your preference) ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper 2 cups chicken, in ½-by-½-by-½-by cubes 1 ½ pints (1 cup) of heavy cream For garnish: oyster crackers Directions: In a large pot, fry bacon over high heat for 3 minutes when fat comes out. Stir in celery and onion and fry for 3 minutes. Boil in chicken broth for 5-10 minutes with potatoes, corn, salt, and pepper, and stop when tender. Boil for 3 additional minutes with chicken and cream, and serve over warm crackers for oysters. Seafood variation: Shellfish Chowder Stir in 1 cup of chopped green pepper and 1 cup of shrimp or crab with chicken for a new and tasty meal. The recipes are simple and tasty. For family, friends, and yourself, these recipes will make everyone happy and smile. Simple Chicken Sandwiches, Salads & Tetrazzini for Any Moment! © 2024 bestcarving.com
Elevate Your Chicken Game: Five Irresistible Recipes
Best Carving Food Carving Fish and SeaFood Chicken Appetizer Elevate Your Chicken Game: Five Irresistible Recipes! Creamed Chicken: A Classic That Soothes Start by coating the chicken with flour for fricassee as you usually would do. Then, place it in a big pot. Add cold water to cover the chicken. Let the water boil, then reduce the heat and simmer it, covered, until the meat is no longer pink and can be shredded easily with a fork. Season the chicken with salt and pepper right before removing it from the broth. The chicken should be allowed to cool enough to become touchable before you remove the meat from the bones, then you may do this. Then, add 2 tablespoons of flour you have dissolved in cold water to the broth. Keep stirring the mixture so that you get a creamy and soft blend. Do not forget to take the final step by adding 1 cup of milk and a small amount of cream to add a taste to the above actions. In the final stage, keep stirring all the ingredients thoroughly over low heat to ensure the comfort of the dish. Creamy, meaty chicken, served on top of the hot, golden waffle! Irresistible and pleasing! To make Waffles Creamed with Chicken, whisk 3 egg yolks to the point that they are light and fluffy. Then 1 pint of milk, 1 tablespoon of melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of salt should be added. Mix all the ingredients, adding flour until the batter looks like a pancake. Mixing should be done by inserting 2 tsp of baking powder. Carefully incorporate the stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter, folding them gently to maintain their airy texture. Then, cook the batter in a preheated waffle iron until golden and crispy. The tops should be light brown and crisp; also, some of the pieces on the sides should be brown. After that, they have to be served with the cream on top of the chicken. The recipe is intended for 6 people, but in actuality, it is only enough for 6 people. Chicken Kabab Prepare the chicken the same as for the fricassee then cut it open along the back, so that it may be laid flat. Broil over a hot fire turning frequently until brown and cooked through. Serve it hot on a hot plate, seasoned with salt and pepper. Add dollops of butter. Put it in a preheated oven for about 10 minutes, really to blend the flavors. Serve it hot. It was a very tasty dish, full of flavor, thanks to smoking. Croquettes Take 2 cups of chicken finely chopped and mix with 3 well-beaten eggs until light and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well the mixture and drop spoonfuls into the hot oil. Serve only when it is golden and crisp. Chicken Pie Sauté the chicken in a bit of butter until tender, seasoning with salt and pepper along the way. If desired, remove meat from bones. Line a baking dish with biscuit dough rolled out to resemble a pie crust. Add chicken and its liquid to the dish, sprinkling the filling lightly with flour to help thicken it, then place on a top crust. Bake until the crust is golden brown. This is a hearty pie that can be used for family meals and is quite satisfying. Tasty and Simple Chicken Pie Recipes: Tamale, Empanada, Creamy Delight, and More! © 2024 bestcarving.com