Best 5 Chicken A La Crema Recipes

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Chicken a la crema is a classic dish that combines the rich flavors of chicken, cream, and mushrooms. It is a versatile dish that can be served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, and it is a favorite for special occasions and everyday meals alike. The main components of chicken a la crema are chicken breasts, mushrooms, and heavy cream, and the dish is often seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic. Additionally, other ingredients such as white wine, Dijon mustard, and herbs are sometimes added to enhance the flavor of the dish. Chicken a la crema is a popular dish in many countries around the world, and there are many variations on the recipe.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

POLLO A LA CREMA (CREAMED CHICKEN)



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Pollo a la crema or creamed chicken is a South American dish consisting of tender chicken and veggies in a flavorful cream-based sauce. This easy 30-minute dish is great on its own or a filling for tacos or burritos.

Provided by Jessica Halverstadt

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted, divided
2 pound chicken breasts or tenderloins, cut into thin strips
1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 white or yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cups sliced baby bella/cremini mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat one tablespoon butter to medium-high heat in a large cast-iron skillet or dutch oven.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 5-10 minutes, until no longer pink.
  • Transfer the chicken to a strainer to drain excess liquid. Return skillet to stove.
  • Melt two tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add the bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and garlic and sauté five minutes, stirring often, until onions are semi-translucent and the veggies are slightly tender.
  • Transfer the veggies to the strainer with the chicken. Return skillet to stove and reduce heat to medium.
  • To make the roux, melt two tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Whisk in the flour one tablespoon at a time and continue whisking for two minutes or until the roux is lightly browned and begins to emit a toasted fragrance.
  • Stir in the sour cream, heavy whipping cream, smoked paprika, lime juice, and salt.
  • Add the chicken and veggies, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes stirring frequently to avoid burning. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 142 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 29 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 498 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

CHICKEN A LA CREME



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A simple, fast and delicious French recipe for chicken tenders in a rich cream sauce. You'll want to serve it with crusty French bread to sop up every drop!

Provided by Patty Pelfrey

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 22m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup butter
1 ½ pounds chicken breast tenderloins or strips
salt and pepper to taste
1 pint heavy cream

Steps:

  • Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper, and saute them in butter until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining butter, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through. Best when served with fresh French bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 194.9 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 23.5 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHICKEN A LA CREMA



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Chicken a la crema is one of my favorite recipes and one of the greatest chicken recipes of all time. It's simple to make, incredibly comforting, and gorgeous to look at. Sauteed mushrooms and onions are well browed to add extra flavor and give the sauce a beautifully rich color. Spoon this into a bowl alongside rice and top with a dollop of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of cilantro, or wrap it up in a fresh, warm tortilla and dunk it in the sauce--no matter how you serve it, this dish should be on every chicken lover's bucket list.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (4.5 pound) whole chicken, quartered
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 cups thickly sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon kosher salt, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 large bay leaf
1 ½ cups creme fraiche, divided
2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves stripped and finely chopped
½ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Brown chicken in olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat until nice and dark on both sides and fat has rendered, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onion, mushrooms, and salt to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chili powder, cayenne, black pepper, cumin, dried oregano, garlic, and poblano peppers. Cook and stir until peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaf; stir and increase heat to high. Stir in 1 cup creme fraiche and fresh oregano and bring to a simmer. Add chicken and any accumulated juices to the pot, nestling them into the broth so they are covered. Reduce heat to low or medium-low to maintain a gentle, steady simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Use tongs to carefully transfer chicken to a bowl and let cool enough to handle. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook until braising liquids have reduced by about half, 15 to 20 minutes, skimming off fat from the surface as it cooks.
  • Meanwhile, remove and discard skin and bones from chicken (or save to make stock). Break up the meat into large or small pieces and save any edible drippings.
  • Reduce heat to low and add chicken meat and drippings to the sauce. Simmer until chicken has absorbed the flavor from the sauce, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in chopped cilantro and remaining creme fraiche. Taste to adjust salt and seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 231 mg, Fat 53.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 51.5 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 2026.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

POLLO A LA CREMA



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My favorite dish at our local Mexican Restaurant. Chicken, mushrooms & onions in a spicy cream sauce, YUM! Very rich, but so delish! A real comfort food. I have been playing with the recipe for some time, just trying to get close to what they serve. I think I'm finally as close as I can get. 5/30/08 Update: If you can find Mexican Crema (dairy case at my grocer) it is thicker and works better than cream. This is also good served over rice or noodles. ***I discovered that my Paprika had gotten old and lost strength, when I bought new, I also had to reduce the amount. The recipe now reflects the reduced amount.

Provided by GrammaJeanne

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups boneless chicken breasts, cut in strips
1 sweet onion, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced fairly thick
1 tablespoon paprika (or more if desired)
2 tablespoons chicken base
1 cup heavy cream (Mexican cream works best)
2/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large frying pan. Saute chicken and onion until chicken is no longer pink & onions are translucent.
  • Add cream, mushrooms, paprika & chicken base.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Mixture will be somewhat thin, but should be a creamy texture like the consistency of a white sauce.
  • Serve hot with warmed flour tortillas and Spanish Rice.

CHICKEN A LA CREME



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This is a family favorite. It is a very versital recipe. We have eaten this over noodles, rice and veggies. We have also eaten it plain and used french bread to soak up the broth. I have also added mushrooms to this to make it a bit "different". I've also used fresh garlic and onions for a change. You can also replace olive oil for some of the butter.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins (cut in chunks) or 1 1/2 lbs bonesless chicken breasts (cut in chunks)
seasoning salt
pepper
garlic powder
1 pint heavy cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Melt half of the butter in skillet.
  • Season chicken with salt, garlic powder and pepper.
  • Cook in butter until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the remaining butter and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Pour cream into skillet, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally,
  • Cook until chicken is done.
  • If needed, add a tablespoon of cornstarch to thicken up the sauce.
  • Add more garlic and pepper to sauce if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 194.8, Sodium 161.9, Carbohydrate 3.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 28

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chicken. Organic, free-range chicken will yield the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help it cook evenly without burning.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry.
  • Use a good quality heavy cream. This will make a creamy sauce with a rich flavor.
  • Add plenty of flavorings. Garlic, onion, mushrooms, and herbs will all add flavor to the sauce.
  • Serve the chicken immediately. Chicken a la crème is best served hot and fresh.
  • Garnish the chicken with fresh herbs. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Chicken a la crème is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a creamy, flavorful, and elegant dish that is sure to impress your guests. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect chicken a la crème that your family and friends will love.

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