What else can you use if you don't have one of those Dutch oven pans? Teresa MullenSent from my iPhone
> On Apr 28, 2015, at 9:32 PM, Jennifer Chambers via Cookinginthedark > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thank you for giving the alternative cooking pan method. I love > cast-iron, but can no longer lift such heavy pans. Those little Knorr > things are great! You can also add one to your mashed potatoes when > you are adding milk and other ingredients. > > Jennifer > >> On 4/28/15, Sugar via Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> wrote: >> Smothered Chicken & Gravy FROM SOUTHERN LADYS RECIPES >> >> Smothered chicken takes on many forms depending on the cook, and his or her >> interpretation of the dish. This is a "no fuss" version that I oven bake >> in one of my favorite kitchen tools, my cast iron dutch oven. Not only >> does >> the food cook more evenly, but it actually tastes better when cooked in my >> dutch oven. This is one of those meals that's a real family pleaser. You >> can add a little cayenne pepper if you like to live on the edge...but, when >> kids are involved, sometimes a simple dish packed with flavor is just what >> the doctor ordered. The paprika adds a subtle smokiness, and a rich color >> to the gravy. Serve this along with your favorite Southern sides, and it's >> a meal worth sharing! >> >> >> You'll need: >> 2 Tbsp butter or margarine >> 4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts >> 1/2 cup seasoned flour [1/4 tsp each salt, white pepper, Paprika and black >> pepper] >> 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced >> 1 10 3/4 oz. can cream of chicken with mushroom soup >> 1 concentrated chicken stock [I used Knorr homestyle stock] >> 1/2 cup water >> 1/2 cup half & half >> Seasonings: >> 1 tsp poultry seasoning [I used Poultry Magic] >> 1/2 tsp garlic powder >> 1/2 tsp dried tarragon >> salt & black pepper to taste >> chopped Italian parsley >> cayenne to taste [optional] >> >> Directions: >> Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a dutch oven on the stove top melt 2 >> tablespoons of butter or margarine over medium-high. While the butter is >> melting, dust the chicken breasts with the seasoned flour. [tip: Season >> lightly with salt the concentrated stock is packed with flavor. The salt >> can be adjusted later.] >> Brown the chicken for 1 minute on both sides. This will sear the flour and >> seasonings onto the chicken. Arrange in the dutch oven or baking dish with >> the thinly sliced onion on top Sprinkle with paprika. >> >> In a small mixing bowl, whisk together, 1 can of cream of chicken and >> mushroom soup, the concentrated chicken stock, water, half & half, and >> seasonings. >> >> Pour the "gravy" over the chicken and onions. >> >> Bake covered for 1 hr 15 minutes. Remove the lid and test the chicken >> with >> a fork to be certain it is cooked through. The chicken pieces I prepared >> were thick and they were perfectly cooked in this amount of time. The >> cooking time may need to be adjusted depending on the thickness of the >> chicken breasts you use. Give the gravy a good stir before serving. >> Serve >> hot with dressing, rice, pasta, mashed potatoes or any of your favorite >> sides. Yield: 4 servings >> >> Cook's note: >> If you don't have a dutch oven, you can still enjoy this dish. Brown the >> chicken on the stove top and place into a covered dish to bake. >> The Knorr homestyle stock comes in packs of 4 tiny containers and it's >> located in the soup section of the grocery store. [You'll only need one to >> flavor this dish] >> >> "So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. >> Today's trouble is enough for today." >> ~Matt. 6:34-Sugar >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > [email protected] > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
