Farmhouse Chicken Recipes

FARMHOUSE CHICKEN AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the chicken breast-side up in a 6-8 quart Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot. Arrange the celery, carrot, onion, bay leaf and thyme around the chicken. Add cool water to just barely cover the chicken. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper.
• Cover the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 1 - 1 ½ hours, or until the chicken is falling apart. Turn off the heat and let it rest in the broth for 30 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the broth and shred the meat into medium-size pieces. Discard the skin and bones.
• Strain the broth and return to the pot. Discard the vegetables and herbs.
• Return chicken to the pot with the broth. Bring to a simmer; add the noodles. Cook for about 6-8 minutes for wide egg noodles, or until the pasta is al dente (cooked, but still slightly firm). Turn off the heat; stir in lemon juice. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

FARMHOUSE CHICKEN DINNER

Steps:

• Mix flour and pepper in shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat both sides of each piece. Gently shake off excess flour. Heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken, meat-sides down; cook 5 to 6 min. or until golden brown. Turn chicken. Add carrots, onions and 1 cup broth; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Meanwhile, cook rice as directed on package.
• Spoon rice onto platter. Use slotted spoon to remove chicken and vegetables from skillet; place over rice. Cover to keep warm.
• Add Neufchatel and remaining broth to liquid remaining in skillet; cook on medium-high heat 5 min. or until Neufchatel is melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Spoon over chicken and vegetables; top with parsley.

FARMHOUSE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions; set aside. Place the chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, celery, onion, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Top with stuffing. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

SHAKER GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, oil, and salt.
• Stir in garlic and shallots
• Place chicken pieces in a zip top bag and pour in marinade.
• Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to 3 hours.
• Preheat the grill. Place the chicken on the grill and cook 6-8 minutes per side or until done.

FRENCH FARMHOUSE GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat and add chicken and garlic (yes the whole cloves).
• Cook chicken until just brown on each side, turning once.
• Slowly add the 1/2 cup wine or broth, the 1/2 cup broth, lemon juice, basil and oregano.
• Cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
• Transfer chicken and garlic to a warm serving platter; and keep warm.
• In small bowl, stir together the flour and 2 tablespoons wine or broth.
• Stir in a couple of tablespoons of hot pan juices.
• Stir this mixture into remaining juices in pan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Spoon over chicken.

FARMHOUSE CHICKEN AND GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the flour for 2 minutes, or until light golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add oil to the skillet and swirl to coat bottom. Cook the chicken smooth side down for 3 minutes. Turn and cook for 3 more minutes or until no longer pink. Transfer to serving plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, whisk 1/4 cup of broth into bowl with browned flour until completely blended. Whisk in the remaining broth, milk, garlic powder, salt, and mustard. Pour into skillet, scraping with a falt spatula to dislodge any browned bits. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Cook for 4 minutes, or until reduced to about 1/2 cup, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat. Stir into the margarine. Spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with the green onions.