Californiachicken Recipes

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine 1 tablespoon flour, salt, paprika and pepper; sprinkle over chicken. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat; brown chicken on all sides. Remove chicken to a large baking dish., Melt remaining butter in the same skillet; saute mushrooms until tender. Sprinkle remaining flour over mushrooms; cook and stir until blended. Gradually stir in broth and sherry. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Arrange artichoke hearts over chicken and top with mushroom sauce. Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Warm oil in skillet and add chicken and onion.
• Cook 15 minutes or until chicken is browned and just about done.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place chicken on cookie sheet and top each breast with 1 to 2 slices of tomato and 2 to 3 slices of cheese.
• Place in oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese melts.
• Remove from oven, add 2 to 3 slices of avocado on top of each breast, and serve immediately.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Warm oil in skillet and add chicken and onion. Cook 15 minutes or until chicken is browned and just about done. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place chicken on cookie sheet and top each breast with 1 to 2 slices of tomato and 2 to 3 slices of cheese. Place in oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese melts. Remove from oven, add 2 to 3 slices of avocado on top of each breast, and serve immediately.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine soup and milk. Stir in the vegetables, chicken, 1-1/4 cups cheese, pimientos, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; top with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with rice.

CLASSIC CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a heavy-duty pot, cook the onion, celery and carrot with the butter on medium to high heat until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (be careful not to burn). Stir in the flour and cook until a paste forms. Reduce to low heat and add the chicken broth, half-and-half, sea salt, sage, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, dry mustard and cayenne. Cook until thickened, periodically stirring. Remove from the heat and add the chicken and peas. (Pot pie filling can be made the day before and chilled, or day-of if using right away.) Portion the pot pie filling into 4 small oven-safe crocks or baking dishes, with at least 1 cup filling per dish. Cut the puff pastry sheets according to the sizes of the baking dishes, enough to cover the top.
• Bake until the puff pastry is golden brown and has risen, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Arrange chicken in square baking dish, sprinkle with lemon juice, onion flakes, basil and pepper.
• Cook on high in microwave, covered with waxed paper, for 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 minutes or till tender.
• Top chicken with 1/2 of cheese, avocado, tomato, and remaining cheese.
• Cook on high 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides.
• Add vegetables, pesto and water. Bring to boil. Cook on medium heat 6 to 8 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.