Best 6 Cheesy Chicken And Chive Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight that combines the savory flavors of chicken, cheese, and chives in a creamy sauce. This cheesy chicken and chive sauce can be effortlessly prepared using simple ingredients and versatile cooking methods. Whether you prefer the classic stovetop approach or the convenience of a slow cooker, this dish promises a delectable experience.

For those who enjoy the traditional cooking method, the stovetop recipe offers a hands-on approach, allowing you to control the heat and timing precisely. The slow cooker variation, on the other hand, provides a hassle-free option, allowing you to simmer the ingredients effortlessly while you tend to other tasks.

Both recipes feature tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich and flavorful sauce. The combination of cheeses, including cream cheese, sour cream, and Parmesan, creates a luscious and creamy texture that complements the chicken perfectly. The addition of chives adds a touch of freshness and herbaceousness, elevating the dish to a new level of deliciousness.

Garnish with freshly chopped chives and serve over your favorite pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a comforting weeknight meal, a special occasion entree, or even as a potluck favorite.

Additional recipes included in the article provide variations on this classic dish, such as a creamy chicken and chive pasta bake and a cheesy chicken and chive casserole. These recipes offer alternative ways to enjoy the delectable flavors of chicken, cheese, and chives, ensuring that there's something for everyone to savor.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHICKEN WITH CHIVE SAUCE



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Browned chicken gets a pleasant flavor boost from a creamy white sauce featuring chives and mushrooms and makes a lovely presentation when served over white or wild rice. The recipe from field editor Becky Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah is easy to prepare, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup minced chives
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
Pinch ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Saute mushrooms and chives in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the flour. Gradually whisk in the broth until blended. Stir in the cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened., Return chicken to the pan; turn to coat. Cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CHIVE & ONION CHEESY CHICKEN & PASTA



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We're betting this cheesy chicken and pasta dish is going to be a new weeknight favorite at your house. (Good thing it's so simple to make!)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
8 oz. mafalda (mini lasagna noodles), uncooked
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Steps:

  • Cook chicken and noodles in large pan of boiling water 8 min. or until chicken is done and noodles are tender, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 6 min.; drain. Return chicken mixture to pan.
  • Add cream cheese spread, broth and mayo; cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly.
  • Add cheddar cheese; cook and stir 1 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHIVE AND MUSTARD SAUCE



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Provided by Michael Lomonaco

Categories     Chicken     Herb     Mustard     Poultry     Sauté     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Chive     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Four 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts, slightly pounded, and flattened
Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/2 cup brandy, apple brandy, pear brandy, or Kentucky bourbon
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock, or store-bought low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the butter in a wide, heavy-bottomed sauté pan until it begins to melt and foam. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the breasts to the pan and brown them on one side, 6 to 8 minutes. Turn them over and cook them until well browned on the other side, about 6 more minutes. The chicken is done when it is firm to the touch and the juices run clear. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • 2. Add the shallots to the same pan and sauté until softened but not browned, about 2 minutes. Lower the heat, move the pan away from the flame, lean away from it, and carefully pour in the brandy, taking care not to let it flame. (If it does flame, cover with a pot lid until the brandy cooks out.) Continuing to be mindful of potential flare-ups, return the pan to the stove and let the brandy evaporate over low heat.
  • 3. Add the wine to the pan, raise the heat to high, and bring it to a boil. Whisk in the mustard and let reduce for 1 minute. Pour in the broth and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • 4. Stir in the cream and bring just to a boil. Stir in the chives. Return the chicken breasts to the pan and simmer gently until the stock has reduced and thickened slightly, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • 5. To serve, put 1 chicken breast in the center of each of 4 plates and spoon some sauce over the top.
  • Your Nightly Specials Instead of chicken, use small beefsteaks or pork loin chops. Cooking time will vary based on thickness and desired doneness, but will be about 2 minutes more per side than the chicken.
  • For a spicier sauce, add 1 teaspoon hot, dry, English mustard to the sauce along with the Dijon.

COQ AU VIN PIE & CREAMY CHIVE MASH



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Transform traditional coq au vin into a comforting pie by encasing it in golden, buttery pastry - perfect with creamy chive mash

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped into chunky pieces
50g bacon lardons
1 onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, thickly sliced
150g button mushrooms
2 tbsp plain flour
3 thyme sprigs, tied together with kitchen string
1 bay leaf
150ml red wine
500ml hot chicken stock
2 tsp cornflour
400g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tsp fine salt
180g cold butter, cut into cubes
2 eggs, beaten
1kg Maris Piper potatoes, cut into large even-sized chunks
30g butter
50ml whole milk, warmed
½ bunch of chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a flameproof casserole over a medium heat and fry the chicken and bacon lardons for 10-15 mins, or until evenly browned. Add the onion, carrots and mushrooms, and fry for 5 mins more. Stir in the plain flour and cook for 2 mins, then add the thyme and bay. Slowly stir in the wine and bring to a simmer, then add the stock, a little at a time, stirring between each addition. Season and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30 mins, then remove the lid and cook for 15 mins more. Spoon a little of the sauce into a small bowl and mix with the cornflour, then stir this back into the coq au vin. Remove the thyme and bay. Leave to cool for 1 hr.
  • To make the pastry, tip the flour, salt and butter into a food processor and pulse to fine crumbs. Add half the beaten egg and 2 tbsp ice-cold water and pulse again until the dough just comes together. Add an extra 1 tbsp water if the pastry feels dry. Tip onto a lightly floured work surface and knead briefly until you have a uniform dough, then wrap and chill for at least 1 hr.
  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut off a quarter of the pastry and roll it into a long strip on a lightly floured surface. Attach the strip of dough around the lip of a 26cm pie dish using a little of the remaining beaten egg, and use any offcuts to make decorations, if you like (we cut out a crescent and scored it to make a chicken decoration). Roll the remaining pastry out into a 30cm circle, about 5mm thick. Spoon the filling into the dish and use the rolling pin to lift the pastry circle over the dish. Crimp the edges in a decorative pattern to seal, or do this with a fork. At this stage, the pie can be wrapped and frozen for up to three months. Defrost in the fridge overnight, then continue as below. Brush with most of the remaining beaten egg and attach any decorations. Chill for 30 mins, then brush with the rest of the egg. Bake in the centre of the oven for 35-40 mins until the pastry is golden and the filling is piping hot. Leave to rest for 10 mins.
  • Meanwhile, make the mash. Put the potatoes in a large saucepan with a large pinch of salt, cover with cold water and bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15-20 mins until the tip of a knife can be easily inserted. Drain and leave to steam-dry for 5 mins, then pass through a potato ricer or sieve, or mash with a potato masher. Fold in the butter, warm milk and chives. Season. Serve the pie with the mash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 925 calories, Fat 45 grams fat, SaturatedFat 24 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 88 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 2.4 milligram of sodium

CREAM CHEESE AND CHIVE SAUCE (FOR VEGGIES)



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This rich and creamy sauce is wonderful over baked or mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, peas, broccoli or asparagus!

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Stir cream cheese and milk over low heat til smooth.
  • Stir in rest of ingredients.
  • Serve over veggie of choice.
  • Makes 1 1/3 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.8, Fat 62.7, SaturatedFat 39.5, Cholesterol 199.9, Sodium 548.4, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 15.9

CHICKEN WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Dinner guests are always impressed when I serve this appetizing main dish. It's a delicious and pretty way to dress up plain chicken breasts.-Joyce Breeding, Falkville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers), divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 envelope white sauce mix
2 cups milk
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/8-in. thickness. Place in a resealable plastic bag; add 1/4 cup salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours., In a large skillet, saute onion in remaining salad dressing. Add 1/2 cup cracker crumbs, spinach and parsley. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup spinach mixture on each chicken breast; roll up and overlap ends. Secure with a toothpick. Roll in remaining crumbs. , Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the white sauce mix until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If possible, try to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it's golden brown: Sear the chicken until it's golden brown on both sides. This will help to lock in the flavor and prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the sauce. Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as cheddar, Parmesan, or Gruyère.
  • Don't overcook the sauce: The sauce should be cooked until it's thickened and bubbly, but don't overcook it or it will become too thick and gloopy.
  • Serve the dish immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the chicken is still hot and the sauce is still bubbly.

Conclusion:

This cheesy chicken and chive sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be ready in under 30 minutes. The chicken is seared until golden brown and then simmered in a creamy, cheesy sauce that's flavored with chives. Serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, and you'll have a meal that the whole family will love.

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