Best 7 Chicken A La Maria Recipes

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**Chicken a la Maria: A Culinary Delight with Authentic Mexican Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexico with our delectable Chicken a la Maria recipe. This traditional dish tantalizes taste buds with its vibrant flavors, succulent chicken, and a rich, aromatic sauce. Get ready to explore the diverse recipes featured in this article, ranging from the classic Chicken a la Maria to variations that cater to different dietary preferences and taste profiles. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips will guide you in creating this authentic Mexican masterpiece. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's dive into the world of Chicken a la Maria!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN A LA KING



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An easy Chicken a la King sauce that comes together fast on the stovetop! Rich, creamy and loaded with a hearty mix of tender chicken, mushrooms, peas, celery, and peppers.

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 red bell pepper (seeded and finely diced)
1/2 yellow onion (finely diced)
2 ribs celery (finely diced)
1 (8-ounce) package sliced button mushrooms, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons Kosher salt, separated
1 teaspoon black pepper, separated
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups diced or cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Add the butter to a large skillet (with a fitted lid) or a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. As soon as the butter has melted, add the diced bell pepper, onion, celery, mushrooms, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir the mixture until evenly coated in the butter. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook for about 6 minutes -- just until everything has softened.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth one big splash at a time, stirring until completely mixed and smooth after each addition.
  • Once all of the broth has been incorporated, stir in 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir the peas and the cream, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes more, then stir in the chicken.
  • Serve over biscuits, rice, or pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 1276 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN A LA KING



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Toss poached chicken breasts with a savory mushroom sauce for Food Network Kitchen's Chicken a La King recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large shallots, minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry sherry
3 3/4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
6 sprigs plus 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream
4 cups 1-inch cubed poached chicken, recipe follows
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
Serving suggestions: Buttered noodles, toast points, biscuits, or crepes
10 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 small onion, halved
1 small carrot, halved
1 stalk celery, halved
3 pounds chicken breasts halves, on the bone and fat trimmed
5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of the butter, and saute the shallots until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Whisk in the sherry and broth and bring to a boil while stirring. Add the parsley and thyme sprigs, lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook the sauce for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the mushrooms until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Strain the sauce into mushrooms and season with the salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Whisk in the creme fraiche.
  • Add the minced parsley, chicken, and chives to the sauce, and bring to a simmer. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately over noodles, toast points, split baking powder biscuits or wrapped in crepes.
  • Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery, and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth, and bring just to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover, and cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and cut the meat into cubes. Discard the bones and skin.
  • Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

CHICKEN A LA CREMA



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Chicken a la crema is one of my favorite recipes and one of the greatest chicken recipes of all time. It's simple to make, incredibly comforting, and gorgeous to look at. Sauteed mushrooms and onions are well browed to add extra flavor and give the sauce a beautifully rich color. Spoon this into a bowl alongside rice and top with a dollop of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of cilantro, or wrap it up in a fresh, warm tortilla and dunk it in the sauce--no matter how you serve it, this dish should be on every chicken lover's bucket list.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (4.5 pound) whole chicken, quartered
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 cups thickly sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon kosher salt, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 large bay leaf
1 ½ cups creme fraiche, divided
2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves stripped and finely chopped
½ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Brown chicken in olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat until nice and dark on both sides and fat has rendered, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onion, mushrooms, and salt to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chili powder, cayenne, black pepper, cumin, dried oregano, garlic, and poblano peppers. Cook and stir until peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaf; stir and increase heat to high. Stir in 1 cup creme fraiche and fresh oregano and bring to a simmer. Add chicken and any accumulated juices to the pot, nestling them into the broth so they are covered. Reduce heat to low or medium-low to maintain a gentle, steady simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Use tongs to carefully transfer chicken to a bowl and let cool enough to handle. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook until braising liquids have reduced by about half, 15 to 20 minutes, skimming off fat from the surface as it cooks.
  • Meanwhile, remove and discard skin and bones from chicken (or save to make stock). Break up the meat into large or small pieces and save any edible drippings.
  • Reduce heat to low and add chicken meat and drippings to the sauce. Simmer until chicken has absorbed the flavor from the sauce, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in chopped cilantro and remaining creme fraiche. Taste to adjust salt and seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 231 mg, Fat 53.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 51.5 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 2026.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CHICKEN MARIA



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Make and share this Chicken Maria recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup fine breadcrumbs
2 -3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup white wine
2/3 cup chicken broth
4 slices monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Soak chicken breasts in the eggs for at least 1 hour. Drain and roll in the breadcrumbs to coat.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in melted butter and place in an 8x8 inch baking dish. Combine the mushrooms, lemon juice, wine, and broth in a medium bowl. Pour mixture over the chicken and top with slices of cheese. Cover with foil and bake 45 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked thru and tender.

CHICKEN-A-LA MARIA RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by á-366

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 CUP BREAD CRUMBS
1/4 CUP GRATED PARM. CHEESE
6 WHOLE LARGE CHICKEN BREASTS
SKINNED,BONED AND SPLIT LENGTHWISE
1/2 CUP SLICED GREEN ONIONS
2 TABS. BUTTER
2 TABS. FLOUR
1 CUP MILK
1 - 10 oz. PKG. FROZEN CHOPPED SPINACH
THAWED AND DRAINED WELL.
1 4 oz. PKG. BOILED HAM DICED

Steps:

  • COMBINE BREAD CRUMBS AND CHEESE, COAT CHICKEN LIGHTLY. ARRANGE IN A 13x9" BAKING DISH. SET REMAINING CRUMB MIXTURE ASIDE. IN A SAUCEPAN COOK ONION IN BUTTER TILL TENDER, BLEND IN FLOUR,STIR IN MILK ALL AT ONCE. COOK AND STIR UNTIL THICKENED AND BUBBLE. COOK AND STIR 1 MINUTE MORE. STIR IN SPINACH AND HAM. SPOON MIXTURE OVER CHICKEN, SPRINKLE WITH REMAINING CRUMB MIXTURE/ BAKE UNCOVERED 350* FOR 45-50 MINUTES UNTIL DONE

CHICKEN A LA QUEEN



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Chicken, fresh vegetables, and tarragon in a cream sauce works great served with biscuits or pastry shells, and makes a quick and elegant dinner.

Provided by kelly24095

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (10 ounce) can large refrigerated flaky biscuits
1 (3 pound) rotisserie-roasted chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup fresh mushrooms
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup white wine
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the biscuits 1 to 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the biscuits are golden brown, 13 to 17 minutes. Remove biscuits to cool, and set aside. Cut meat from the rotisserie chicken into bite-size pieces, and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, carrots, mushrooms, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened, the carrots are tender, and the mushrooms have released their liquid, about 7 minutes. Stir in the red bell pepper and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a thick paste. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the flour has lost its raw smell, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the white wine, increase the heat to medium-high, and simmer for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken broth and whipping cream and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat, stir in the shredded chicken, and simmer for 7 minutes.
  • Pour the chicken mixture into the skillet containing the vegetables and adjust the heat to medium. Add the asparagus and cook until the asparagus pieces are tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the peas and tarragon and mix well.
  • Place a split biscuit on each plate and pour the chicken mixture over the biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 182.4 mg, Fat 49 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 672 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

TRADITIONAL CHICKEN A LA KING



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We raise fryers to feed our family for months. And this is one of our favorite ways to prepare chicken. It's a traditional dish that's sure to please.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
Warm biscuits

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, carrots, onion and green pepper in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper and sage; stir in milk and broth until smooth. Gradually add to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened; Add peas and chicken. , Simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve with biscuits.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, organic chicken and flavorful spices will elevate the dish.
  • Marinate the chicken: This helps infuse flavor and keep the chicken moist during cooking.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: This prevents burning and ensures that the chicken cooks evenly.
  • Use a variety of spices: Cumin, oregano, chili powder, and garlic powder are all great choices for this dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure there is enough space between the pieces so they can brown properly.
  • Simmer the chicken in the sauce: This helps the flavors meld and creates a rich, flavorful sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Cilantro, parsley, or green onions add a pop of color and freshness to the dish.

Conclusion:

Chicken a la Maria is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying chicken dish, give Chicken a la Maria a try!

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