Chicken Croquettes And Mushroom Sauce Recipes

BEST EASY CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Combine 1/3 cup of the soup, chicken, bread crumbs, celery, onion and 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning. Mix well and shape into 6 croquettes (I make patties). Chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
• Remove croquettes from refrigerator and roll in additional bread crumbs. In a large skillet, melt 1 to 2 tablespoons shortening. Brown the croquettes in the shortening. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining soup, milk and 1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning. Heat over low, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over croquettes.

CHICKEN CROQUETTES AND MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and cook 15 minutes or until chicken is tender.
• Remove chicken from broth; strain broth, reserving 1 1/2 cups. Set aside.
• Position knife blade in food processor bowl.
• Place chicken in processor bowl; process 45 seconds or until chicken is finely chopped, but not smooth. Set aside.
• Saute 1/2 cup diced celery and 1/2 cup diced onion in a large skillet coated with cooking spray.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in chicken, egg substitute, salt, and pepper.
• Combine cornstarch, milk, and 1/2 cup reserved broth in a small saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir sauce into chicken mixture; shape into 6 croquettes.
• Combine cracker crumbs and paprika; roll croquettes in crumbs, and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Serve with Mushroom Sauce.
• Yield: 6 servings Mushroom Sauce: Saute mushrooms in margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add flour, stirring until smooth.
• Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually stir in chicken broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
• Stir in salt and pepper.
• Yield: 1 1/2 cups.

EASY CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Mix well the chicken, soup, stuffing mix, egg, onion, and celery. Refrigerate 3 hours minimum.
• Create a 'log' shape from about 3/4 cup of mixture. Gently drop onto the counter to flatten the bottom to form a traditional 'cone' shape. (about 3" high, 2" in diameter), or form patties for a simpler method.
• Roll croquettes in bread crumbs. (At this point, you can freeze them for up to two months or cover them and place them in the fridge overnight to serve the following day. Just bring them to room temperature when ready to use if frying them).
• Fry in about 1/4" of oil in skillet over medium heat turning occasionally till golden brown on all sides and bottom, about 10-15 minutes. For a healthier version, they can be baked at 350F for about 25-30 min (from the freezer, bake 45-50 minutes). Keep warm in 200 degree oven.
• MAKE THE SAUCE: Meanwhile, In a small saucepan, stir the remaining can of soup with milk, stirring until warmed and creamy.
• Pour over croquettes or serve sauce on the side. Traditionally served atop a mound of mashed potatoes for a wonderful presentation.