Susans Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Tie parsley stems together using kitchen twine. Prepare a bouquet garni: Place peppercorns, bay leaf, thyme, and garlic in a 5-by-5-inch piece of cheesecloth; tie to enclose using kitchen twine.
• In a large pot, combine parsley stems, bouquet garni, carrots, parsnips, onions, and chicken, breast-side down. Add enough water to cover; season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, until chicken is cooked through, about 45 minutes. Skim any foam that rises to the top and discard.
• Remove chicken from pot, and let stand until cool enough to handle. Skim fat from surface of soup, if desired, and discard. Remove and discard parsley stems and bouquet garni. Remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Shred meat into bite-size pieces, and return to pot. Cook until heated through; season with salt. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.

EASY CHICKEN SUZANNE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sear chicken breasts in hot butter, until crust forms. Place in a Pyrex pan big enough to hold the breasts.
• 2. Mix together, in a small bowl, the sour cream, sherry, and cream of mushroom soup. Pour this over the chicken, and cover tightly with foil.
• 3. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1- 1 1/2 hours, until chicken is done.