Chicken For A King Recipe

Name: Chicken For A King
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix; 1 pint sour cream; 3 - 2 1/2 lb. chicken fryers (I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs); 2 c. dry sherry; 1 c. water; 1 tsp. salt; dash of pepper; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; pinch of thyme; 1 tsp. curry; 6 Tbsp. parsley, minced; 1 - 10 3/4 oz. can mushroom soup; 2 - 6 oz. boxes Uncle Ben's wild and herb rice, cooked (not instant); 2 - 3 oz. cans Durkee real french fried onions

Servings: persons

1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix
1 pint sour cream
3 - 2 1/2 lb. chicken fryers (I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs)
2 c. dry sherry
1 c. water
1 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1/2 tsp. dried basil
pinch of thyme
1 tsp. curry
6 Tbsp. parsley, minced
1 - 10 3/4 oz. can mushroom soup
2 - 6 oz. boxes Uncle Ben's wild and herb rice, cooked (not instant)
2 - 3 oz. cans Durkee real french fried onions

1
Blend onion soup and sour cream.
2
Let stand for 2 hours.
3
In large roasting pan, place chicken, sherry, water and sprinkle with seasonings.
4
Cover tightly.
5
Bake at 300u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours. Chickens may be cooked the day before.
6
Remove from roaster, cover loosely and allow to cool.
7
Combine 2 cups hot broth with the cream of mushroom soup and slowly stir in the sour cream mixture to prevent curdling.
8
Cook rice according to directions on box. Skin and bone chicken and cut up the meat.
9
Combine with cooked rice.
10
Pour sauce over all.
11
Heat uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes at 250u00b0.
12
Sprinkle canned onions over top and serve (I return to oven for about 5 minutes to brown).
13
This recipe freezes well.

406

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix, 1 pint sour cream, 3 - 2 1/2 lb. chicken fryers (I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs), 2 c. dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Chicken For A King falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken For A King

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