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Classic Roast Chicken with Gravy

February 1, 2020 Filed Under: Cooking

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Classic Roast Chicken with Gravy

Servings 4
Calories 815 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken:
  • 1 whole roasting chicken (3 3/4-pound)
  • 1 Tbs butter softened
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried rubbed sage
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 carrots peeled and halved
  • 4 stalks celery halved
  • 1 onion quartered
  • Gravy:
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups fat-free less-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tbs all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbs water
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. To prepare chicken, remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken; trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breasts and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat.
  3. Combine butter and next 5 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl. Rub seasoning mixture under loosened skin and over breasts and drumsticks. Tie ends of legs together with twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under chicken. Place carrots, celery, and onion in a single layer in a roasting pan. Place chicken, breast side up, on top of vegetables.
  4. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes.
  5. Increase oven temperature to 450°, and bake an additional 20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the meaty part of thigh registers 170°. Using tongs or insulated rubber gloves, remove chicken from pan, tilting slightly to drain juices. Let stand 15 minutes. Remove vegetables from pan with a slotted spoon; reserve.
  6. To prepare gravy, place a zip-top plastic bag in a 2-cup glass measure. Pour wine into bag; add drippings from pan. Let stand 2 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into measuring cup, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat.
  7. Return vegetables to pan. Add wine mixture and broth to pan; cook 10 minutes over medium heat, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Remove vegetables from pan using a slotted spoon; discard. Combine flour and water in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk to form a slurry; add slurry and 1/4 teaspoon salt to pan, stirring constantly. Simmer 1 minute or until slightly thick.
  8. Remove skin from chicken; discard. Carve chicken, and serve with gravy.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

February 1, 2020 Filed Under: Cooking

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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fat-free less-sodium chicken broth
  • 5 tsp butter melted
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbs grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 4 Skinless Chicken Breast (6-ounce) boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 thin slices prosciutto about 2 ounces
  • 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (1 ounce)
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Place broth in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave at high 15 seconds or until warm. Stir in butter and garlic. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and paprika in a medium shallow bowl; set aside.
  3. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and pound each to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, oregano, and pepper. Top each breast half with 1 slice of prosciutto and 1 tablespoon mozzarella. Roll up each breast half jelly-roll fashion. Dip each roll in chicken broth mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place rolls, seam side down, in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining broth mixture over chicken. Bake at 350° for 28 minutes or until juices run clear and tops are golden.

Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce

February 1, 2020 Filed Under: Cooking

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Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Servings 2
Calories 534 kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts -- trimmed and tenders removed (see Tip)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium shallot -- minced
  • 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps
  • 2 tablespoons dry vermouth -- or dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives -- or scallion greens

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with pepper and salt on both sides.
  2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once or twice and adjusting the heat to prevent burning, until brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 12 to 16 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  3. Add shallot to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Pour in vermouth (or wine); simmer until almost evaporated, scraping up any browned bits, about 1 minute. Pour in broth and cook until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cream and chives (or scallions); return to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan, turn to coat with sauce and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
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