Best 7 Hearty Chicken Stock Ala Cia Recipes

BEST-EVER CHICKEN STOCK RECIPE

Steps:

• Place a 6- to 8-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid on the stovetop. I use a 6-quart pot for a 4- or 5-pound chicken.
• Remove the paper pouch that contains the organs if it's still in the chicken. Use in another recipe or discard.
• Add all ingredients to the pot. Clean the veggies but it's ok to leave the skin on the onion and carrots. Cover with filtered cold water to about an inch below the top.
• Put a tight-fitting lid on the pot.
• Set it on the stove and bring it to a boil. This takes about 10-20 minutes.
• Immediately reduce to a simmer. Simmer for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. The longer the simmer, the better the flavor.
• If you use a whole chicken, remove the meat from the chicken after 2 hours to prevent overcooking it. (See the sections above for my method to remove the meat).
• Keep the pot covered to prevent your stock from evaporating. If you notice the liquid reducing too much, you can add a few cups of water at any time during the process.
• After simmering for at least 4 hours in total, strain your stock through a fine-mesh sieve, strainer, or cheesecloth into a large bowl, pot, or a large stockpot. Simmer up to 24 hours for more flavor before straining.
• Discard everything that was in the pot except the liquid you just strained. The veggies, for example, are beyond saving, but they served a very good purpose.

RICH CHICKEN STOCK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Combine chicken bones, onions, celery, and carrots in a large roasting pan; toss with oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Roast until the bones and vegetables are a rich golden brown, about 30 to 40 minutes.
• Transfer the bones and vegetables to a large stockpot, add 12 cups cold water, and the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 4 hours, skimming the scum that rises to the top with a ladle every 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain through a mesh strainer into a clean pot. Place back on the stove over high heat and cook until reduced by half. Use immediately or let cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.

HEARTY CHICKEN STOCK ALA CIA

Steps:

• Thoroughly rinse the chicken bones, and combine them in a large stockpot, along with the water. Chef's Note: If you have a butcher shop, close at hand you can probably get all the chicken bones you need.
• Bring to a boil over low heat.
• As the mixture comes to a boil, skim off the foam, and scum that rises to the surface. Continue to skim the surface on a regular basis, until the mixture comes to a boil.
• Chef's Note: The skimming of the stock is very important, because it removes impurities that could adversely impact the flavor of the end product.
• Turn the heat down, and simmer slowly for three hours. The stock should smell very fragrant. Chef's Note: Simmering is not boiling. In a simmer there are occasional bubbles breaking the surface, and very little movement in the pot.
• Add all the veggies and continue to simmer for an additional hour. Chef's Note: You could tie all the veggies together in cheesecloth (called a: sachet´ d´epices); however, since you are going to strain the veggies out of the stock at the end, I don't really see a need.
• At the end of that final hour, strain the stock through a china cap, or other fine mesh strainer, lined with cheesecloth. Press lightly on the solids to extract the liquid.
• Chef's Note: The biggest mistake in making a good stock is in leaving the veggies in over an hour. After an hour, the veggies have given up all they can to the stock, and overcooking them will release sulfuric compounds... I HATE it when that happens.
• Chill in an ice bath, or overnight in the refrigerator, and then skim off any fat that accumulates on the surface. And there you have it, excellent, well flavored chicken stock.
• Chef's Note: You can brown the bones in the oven a bit before beginning the process to give the stock a richer flavor.
• Stock Versus Broth Stock: A strained liquid that results from simmering bones, herbs, and vegetables in water. Used as a basis for soups or sauces. Broth: A flavorful, aromatic liquid made by simmering water with meat and vegetables. Usually, for only an hour.

HEARTY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the chicken, enchilada sauce and chiles. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks. Reserve 1-2/3 cups cooking juices. Pour the remaining cooking juices into a large bowl; add the beans and shredded chicken. Coat 2 freezer-safe 8-in. square baking dishes with cooking spray; add 1/2 cup reserved juices to each., Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared dishes. Pour remaining reserved juices over top; sprinkle with cheese. , Cover 1 dish and freeze for up to 3 months. Cover and bake second dish at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is lightly browned, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with toppings as desired., To use frozen enchiladas: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

HEARTY CHICKEN AND NOODLES

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium high heat, cook carrots with 1 ½ cup broth, 1 bay leaf, salt, pepper, and dried or fresh thyme until carrots are tender.
• Add into the pot the remaining chicken broth, celery, onion and garlic and let come to a boil.
• Next add the dry wide noodles to the pot and cook for 5 minutes uncovered.
• Then after 5 minutes stir in 1 cup of milk and the frozen peas.
• In a separate pan mix the remaining milk with the all purpose flour over medium heat and slowly whisk the milk and flour together to remove the lumps. Do this for about 3-4 minutes. This is going to be used to thicken the chicken and noodles.
• Add this milk and flour mixture to the pot with the noodles, vegetables and broth.
• Finally add the cooked shredded chicken and let the soup simmer until thickened.
• Remove from heat and serve hot topped with fresh chopped parsley (optional).

HEARTY ROASTED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• On a cutting board, pat the chicken dry with paper towels, including the cavity, then rub with 2 teaspoons of salt.
• In a small bowl, combine the hearty spice blend and the softened butter and mix well. Rub the butter mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
• Spread the potatoes and carrots on the prepared baking sheet and toss with remaining teaspoon of salt and pepper. Place the chicken, breast side up, on top of the vegetables.
• Roast the chicken for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). If the skin starts to brown too quickly, tent with foil or reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
• Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes before carving. Serve with the potatoes and carrots on the side.
• Enjoy!

HEARTY CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs in the hot oil, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken and add butter, allowing it to melt but not burn. Add carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are soft and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir flour into the mixture to make a roux with the butter. Allow to cook, stirring, until it darkens a little, 10 to 15 minutes. Slowly add chicken broth while continuing to stir. Add chicken, reduce heat, and let simmer until easily shredded, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot in a bowl or on a plate.