In the realm of comforting homestyle dishes, "Mom's Chicken Scratch" stands out as a classic, evoking memories of family gatherings and the warmth of a home kitchen. This versatile dish, also known as chicken and dumplings or pot pie filling, is a delightful medley of tender chicken, savory gravy, and fluffy dumplings, all nestled together in a cozy pot. Whether you prefer the classic chicken and dumplings, the hearty pot pie filling, or the comforting chicken and pastry, this recipe collection offers a trio of variations to satisfy every craving. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind these timeless recipes, promising to bring warmth and joy to your table.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
MOM'S CHICKEN
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, rosemary, chile flakes, nutmeg, salt, pepper and garlic. Place the chicken pieces in a resealable bag and pour the marinade in, coating all of the meat. Allow the chicken to marinate, refrigerated, 1 to 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Set up a grill for cooking with indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only. Allow the temperature to come up to 375 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. Place the chicken pieces skin-side up on the indirect-heat side of the grill and close the lid. Cook the chicken until almost cooked through, about 10 minutes. Move the chicken pieces over to the direct heat side of the grill and cook until nicely charred and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
MOM'S CHICKEN SCRATCH
We used the four-cheese Rice-A-Roni as Whitney suggests, and it added a ton of flavor to this casserole. The buttery, crunchy bread topping is delicious and adds flavor too. A tasty, easy dinner recipe to have in your back pocket on a busy day.
Provided by Whitney Froehlich
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Rinse chicken and season to your taste. You can bake or grill the chicken however you like. Cut into bite-size pieces and set aside.
- 2. Grease a 9x13 baking pan. Set aside. Prepare rice according to directions. Dump the rice into the bottom of the dish and smooth over.
- 3. Pour the chicken on top of the rice so it's completely covered. Set aside. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- 4. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir and mix together the cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth (use more or less of the broth depending on how "soupy" you would like it - no more than 2 cups). Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken. Set aside.
- 5. To make the breading, in another medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Melt butter in a separate bowl and then add to the flour mixture.
- 6. Add the milk and stir until smooth and creamy (should have the same consistency as pancake batter).
- 7. Pour the breading mixture on top of the soup mixture. Bake in the oven 35-40 mins.
- 8. Enjoy!!
MOM'S FABULOUS CHICKEN POT PIE WITH BISCUIT CRUST
Leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken from the supermarket helps on the ease of preparation of this fabulous comfort style dinner. Fresh vegetables gives this a very special added flavor and is worth the effort. Everyone loves Mom's Chicken Pot Pie! Serve with a green salad.
Provided by Pam
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Pot Pie Recipes Chicken Pot Pie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the onion, celery, and carrots until the celery and carrots are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas, parsley, thyme and flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour coats the vegetables and begins to fry, about 5 minutes. Whisk in chicken broth and half-and-half, and cook until the sauce is thick and bubbling. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and mix in the chicken meat.
- Transfer the chicken, vegetables, and sauce into a 2-quart baking dish. Arrange biscuits on top of the filling. In a small bowl, beat egg yolk with water; brush egg yolk on the biscuits.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the biscuits are golden brown and the pie filling is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 120.4 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1026.1 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
MOM'S CHICKEN POT PIE
Easy, beginner pot pie that your family will love.
Provided by Samantha Hamilton
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, flour, salt, and pepper in melted butter until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and pour chicken broth and milk into the skillet; bring the mixture to a boil and cook to thicken slightly, about 1 minute.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir chicken, peas and carrots, and potatoes into the broth mixture.
- Press one pie pastry into the bottom of a deep-dish pie pan. Pour the broth mixture into the pie pastry. Top with remaining pastry and press edges together to form a seal. Cut several slits into the top pastry. Place pie plate on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let pie cool and filling thicken at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 935.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
MOM'S EASY CHICKEN & HOMEMADE NOODLES
I was browsing chicken & noodle recipes on Zaar, but there aren't many with homemade noodles & IMHO that's the best part. I am posting the current evolution of my mother's (my grandmother's) recipe before I start to forget it. The flour amounts are not specific because it's always different. I just add more as needed to keep the dough workable. Sometimes I use cans of herbed chicken broth or substitute seasoned salt for the regular salt. This is a recipe from memory & I am constantly making little changes to it, but it's always satisfying at the table. Comfort food at it's best. Simple, filling & especially good on a cold winter day. Don't let the length of instructions intimidate. This is very easy, I'm just very detailed. I hope you will give it a try.
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large stock pot, combine chicken, salt & water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover & simmer til chicken is fully cooked.
- While chicken cooks, combine eggs & salt in mixing bowl (I use a stand mixer with dough hook attachment, but it can be mixed by hand with a fork) & beat eggs slightly. Gradually add flour & milk to eggs & continue mixing until the flour is incorporated & dough is no longer sticky to the touch. Slightly more or less flour may be necessary, depending on the size of your eggs.
- When dough is ready, form into a ball & turn out onto a well floured surface. Knead by hand a few times, adding more flour if it gets sticky again. Pat into a round & then roll out into a large rectangle about 12x15 or so & 1/4 inch thick. Be sure to flip dough often, keeping it well floured so it doesn't stick.
- Starting at a short end, use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into 1/4 inch wide (or smaller)strips. (To do the cutting with a sharp knife: flour the top of your rectangle, roll up jelly roll style & slice into 1/8 inch spirals.) When all strips are cut, unroll if needed & toss them with enough flour to keep them from sticking together. Spread noodles out in a single layer on your rolling surface & leave to dry a bit while you are finishing the chicken.
- When chicken is cooked, remove to a cutting board, (discarding the water it was cooked in) & use two forks to shred it into bite-sized lengths.
- Add the chicken broth to the stock pot & bring broth & water to a boil.
- Add noodles & whatever flour is with them to the boiling pot.
- Add the shredded chicken & stir gently. Reduce heat to low to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.
- Add the cream of chicken soup & stir well. If this makes the mixture too thick, add enough of the optional water to make your desired consistency. we like it a bit stew-like, but still thin enough to look like gravy on mashed potatoes.
- Simmer all for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until noodles are tender. Timing really depends on how thick your noodles are cut. We like them a little on the thick side. Serve over mashed potatoes.
MOM'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Many food names reflect various occupations or trades. 'Cacciatore' literally means 'hunter' in Italian, and this 'hunter style' dish makes good use of mushrooms (easily available to hunters trekking through forests!), onions tomatoes and herbs. If desired, serve over hot spaghetti noodles.
Provided by Jana
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag. Shake the chicken pieces in flour until coated. Heat the oil in a large skillet (one that has a cover/lid). Fry the chicken pieces until they are browned on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- Add the onion, garlic and bell pepper to the skillet and saute until the onion is slightly browned. Return the chicken to the skillet and add the tomatoes, oregano and wine. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes over medium low heat.
- Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 170.3 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 46.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 422.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
Tips:
- Use quality ingredients: Fresh, free-range chicken and organic vegetables will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, make sure there is enough space in the pan so that the chicken can cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: The chicken should be cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Choose a variety of vegetables that you and your family enjoy. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and onions.
- Season the dish well: Season the chicken and vegetables with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- Serve immediately: Chicken scratch is best served immediately after it is cooked.
Conclusion:
Chicken scratch is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken scratch a try.
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