Kittencals Mushroom Rice Food

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM ALFREDO

Steps:

• In a 4-quart heavy pot or a large skillet that is equivalent or close to that size, heat oil over medium heat; add in the chicken breast and season lightly with salt and pepper; cook on all sides until just done (about 8-10 minutes, do not overcook or the chicken or it will be dry) remove to a large bowl.
• In the same skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; add in mushroom slices and sauté until browned (about 10-12 minutes) transfer to the bowl with the cooked chicken; set aside while cooking the pasta and preparing the sauce (or you may cover and chill for up to 24 hours).
• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente (don't overcook pasta) drain but do not rinse.
• Place cooked pasta in a large bowl and toss with 2-3 tablespoons oil or butter to prevent sticking; set aside.
• For alfredo sauce; wipe the skillet clean, then melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
• Add in thyme, cayenne pepper and fresh garlic; stir for 2 minutes.
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minutes.
• Add in the half and half cream and whipping cream; bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to low then mix in Parmesan cheese; cook stirring over low heat until heated through and bubbly.
• Season with seasoned salt or white salt and black pepper to taste.
• Add/mix in the cooked cubed chicken and mushrooms; cook stirring for about 10 minutes until heated through.
• Spoon the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss, then sprinkle more Parmesan on top.
• This sauce will thicken upon standing.

KITTENCAL'S MUSHROOM RICE

Steps:

• In a medium heavy saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat.
• Add in fresh mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes or until slightly browned.
• Add in onion; cook stirring for about 4 minutes or until softened.
• Add in garlic and cayenne; cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
• Add in chicken broth, rice and black pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

KITTENCAL'S SPINACH PARMESAN RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Generously grease a 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, mixing very well to combine.
• Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered or covered for 25 minutes or until set (over baking will cause a heavier denser texture if you prefer a lighter texture then bake just until set).
• Top with mozzarella cheese the last 5 minutes of baking (if using).
• Note: for a more fluffier texture casserole, 4 eggs may be used.

KITTENCAL'S SALISBURY STEAK WITH MUSHROOMS AND ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• In a bowl combine all hamburger mixture until combined.
• Shape into 6 patties.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add in hamburger patties, cook until browned on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side, the burgers do not have to be cooked all the way through as they will finish cooking completely in the gravy) remove to a plate.
• To the same skillet add in sliced onion and mushrooms; cook stirring scraping up any browned bits that have accumulated on the bottom of the skillet; cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the onions are softened (adding in more oil if needed).
• Add in flour and cayenne pepper; stir for 2 minutes.
• Add in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper; bring to a simmer stirring continuously until bubbly and thickened (at this point you may add in the beef bouillon powder).
• Add in the patties back to the skillet.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes turning the patties over once halfway through cooking.

KITTENCAL'S EASY MUSHROOM SOUP PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Place the pork chops in the baking dish in one layer.
• In a bowl combine all remaining ingredients except the cheddar cheese, until well blended, then pour over the chops (lifting and turning the chops to coat with the sauce).
• Cover and bake for about 45 minutes (cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your pork chops).
• Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.
• At the end of cooking sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese and return to oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese (the cheddar cheese is only optional).

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN IN MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• In a large skillet melt the butter with the oil over medium-high heat.
• Season the chicken lightly with black pepper and garlic powder.
• Add to skillet and brown lightly on both sides; remove to a plate.
• For the gravy; add in more butter to the skillet only if needed then add in onion and saute for about 3 minutes or until just slightly softened.
• Add in garlic and chili flakes; saute stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add in all remaining ingredients (start with 1/4 cup milk or even less as the sauce will thin even more as it cooking you can always add in more after) bring to a simmer stirring constantly with a wooden spoon scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet; cook until the mixture is combined and bubbly.
• Place the chicken back into the pan and turn to coat in the gravy.
• Reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered turning the chicken and stirring every so often.
• Simmer for about 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY PARMESAN OVEN-BAKED RICE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F (or 350 degrees F for air-convection oven).
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Heat oil in a medium oven-proof saucepan over medium-high heat; add in onion and saute until softened (about 4 minutes).
• Add in garlic; cook stirring for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the next 5 ingredients; stir over medium heat until smooth and bubbly.
• Mix in the rice, then season with black pepper and salt.
• Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stir the mixture ( the saucepan will be hot so handle carefully holding with a tea towel).
• Return to oven and continue baking uncovered for another 10-15 minutes or until the rice is soft.
• You may mix in more Parmesan cheese if desired.
• The rice is best if served immediately.

KITTENCAL'S OVEN-BAKED ONION AND MUSHROOM RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
• Grease a medium baking dish.
• In a large bowl combine all ingredients together.
• Transfer into baking dish.
• Cover and bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven; stir with a spoon.
• Return to oven and bake covered for another 45-50 minutes or until rice is cooked.
• Remove from oven, let sit for 15 minutes on top of stove.
• Stir in the green onions (if not using the green onions then fluff with a fork before serving).