Kittencals Hearty Chicken Soup Food

KITTENCAL'S EASY TUNA OR CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Cook the egg noodles in boiling salted water; drain then toss with 2 tablespoons butter.
• In a large saucepan, mix the undiluted mushroom soup, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese (if using) milk or half and half, sour cream, salt, pepper, chopped onion, pimiento, bell pepper and celery; cook over low heat, stirring frequently for 15 minutes.
• Add in the tuna or chicken; mix to combine.
• Combine the mixture with the cooked egg noodles.
• Transfer to prepared greased baking dish.
• Sprinkle top with the broken Ritz crackers.
• Bake for about 25 minutes.

KITTENCAL'S HEARTY CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat; add in onion, celery, garlic and thyme; cook stirring for about 4 minutes.
• Add in 8 cups chicken stock with diced potatoes; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the potates are tender (about 15-20 minutes).
• Using a potato masher mash the potatoes in the the stock.
• Add in sliced carrots, spinach (if using) and cooked chicken; bring to a boil, reduce heat cover and simmer for about 30 minutes over low heat.
• Season with salt, pepper and cayenne (if using) to taste.
• In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup room temperature or cold stock with flour until smooth; add into the simmering broth and cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
• Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

KITTENCAL'S LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a pot.
• Add in the orzo or rice; simmer uncovered until the orzo or rice is cooked (about 10 minutes).
• In a medium heat-proof bowl whisk together eggs and lemon juice until frothy.
• Remove a ladle of hot broth from the pot and slowly add the broth to the egg mixture whisking vigorously; pour the mixture back into the hot soup.
• Remove immediately from the heat (DO NOT LET BOIL!).
• Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or pot heat oil over medium heat.
• Add in onions, garlic, ginger, carrots and celery; cook stirring for about 3 minutes.
• Add in canned broth, water and bouillon powder (if using) bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until veggies are tender (about 25 minutes).
• Add in the cooked chicken breast and cooked egg noodles; simmer about 5 minutes or heated through.
• Season with salt and lots black pepper.
• Add in a pinch cayenne pepper if desired.

KITTENCAL'S MOIST CHEDDAR-GARLIC OVEN FRIED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Butter an 11 x 7-inch pan (if using more than 4 breasts use a larger pan).
• In a bowl, combine melted butter with fresh minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and salt.
• In another bowl, combine the dry breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder and coarse ground black pepper.
• Dip chicken in butter mixture; then in crumb mixture.
• Place in prepared pan and bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes or until cooked through, larger breasts may take more time (placing the chicken on a rack in a pan will produce an extra crispy crust).
• Top with shredded cheddar or mozzarella the last 5 minutes of cooking (this is only optional.