Best 6 Chicken Genoa Recipes

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Chicken Genoa is a delectable Italian dish that marries the flavors of tender chicken, aromatic pesto sauce, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Originating from the vibrant region of Genoa, this classic recipe has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. As you embark on a culinary journey to recreate Chicken Genoa, let us guide you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the art of pesto making, and achieving the perfect balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUINOA CHICKEN



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This is incredibly easy, delicious and spicy! Taste-test approved by a very picky 3-year-old.

Provided by StephR0131

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, or to taste, minced
1 ½ pounds ground chicken
1 ½ (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground chicken and break into small pieces while cooking until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir cooked quinoa and diced tomatoes into the chicken mixture; bring to a simmer and cook long enough for the flavors to meld, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 342.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI



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Marinate the chicken for these Greek-style spiced kebabs as long as possible to soak up all the flavour and make it really tender. Serve with warm bread, salad and tzatziki

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 23

12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried mint
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp sweet paprika
½ tsp ground cinnamon
zest and juice 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon cut into wedges to serve
4 garlic cloves, crushed
250g strong white bread flour
7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
1 tsp golden caster sugar
2 tsp olive oil, plus a little for greasing
½ cucumber
200g Greek yogurt
small bunch mint, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, crushed
juice ½ lemon
1 butter or round lettuce
4 large tomatoes, seeds removed, chopped
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 long metal skewers

Steps:

  • Tip the chicken into a large bowl and add the marinade ingredients, along with 1 tsp salt and plenty of black pepper. Mix well, ensuring each thigh is well coated. Cover and chill for at least 3 hrs, or up to 48 hrs if you have time.
  • A few hours before you want to eat, make the pitta. In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar and 1/ 2 tsp salt with your fingertips. Add 150ml lukewarm water and 2 tsp olive oil, and combine to a dough. Tip onto a work surface and knead for 8-10 mins (or use a tabletop mixer for 5 mins). Clean, then lightly oil your bowl, return the dough and cover loosely with cling film. Leave to rise for 1 hr or until nearly doubled in size.
  • Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll out to circles, as thin as you can. Cover with sheets of oiled cling film and leave to rise for 15-20 mins.
  • To make the tzatziki, halve the cucumber lengthways and scoop out the seeds. Finely chop, then combine with the remaining ingredients, along with a pinch of salt. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Heat the grill to its highest setting. Line a roasting tin with foil and find 4 metal skewers long enough to sit across the top with a little space underneath. Remove the chicken from the fridge, take one thigh and thread it over 2 skewers, so it has a skewer through either side. Thread another piece of chicken on top, leaving a slight gap between each piece; you should fit 6 thighs on each pair of skewers. Position the skewers on top of the roasting tin and set aside while you finish the pittas.
  • Heat a large frying pan (or two if you have them) over a medium-high heat and brush the breads with oil. Gently lift one into the pan. It should sizzle, and bubbles should appear on the surface after 1-2 mins. When the underside is golden, flip it and cook for another 2-3 mins. Continue until all the breads are cooked, wrapping them in foil as you go. Keep the bread warm in the bottom of the oven while you cook the chicken. Alternatively, cook on the barbecue for 5-8 mins, turning occasionally.
  • Put the chicken under the hot grill and cook for 15-20 mins, brushing with oil and any juices from the bottom of the tin regularly, and turning halfway through cooking. Once cooked, remove from the oven and rest for 5 mins.
  • Cut through each pair of skewers to make four kebabs and serve in the warm bread, with lettuce, tomato, red onion, lemon wedges and tzatziki.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 46 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN GENOA



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My Mother in Law made this for a family dinner years ago, at first I wasn't going to try for I am not fond of mushrooms but am so glad I did, the flavor of this chicken is amazing. Now whenever we have company for dinner this is usually what I make. It's easy, inexpensive, foolproof and always a hit.

Provided by Donata Natalino @deeleareus

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup(s) seasoned italian bread crumbs
2 - eggs, beaten
1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup(s) white wine
8 ounce(s) can of sliced mushrooms
- mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325
  • Heat oil in a medium fry pan (medium heat). Combine bread crumbs & parmesan cheese.
  • Dip chicken in egg and then bread crumb/cheese mixture.
  • Brown chicken in oil until golden. Place cutlets in glass baking dish and sprinkle liberally with mozzarella cheese.
  • In a clean pan, pour white wine and mushrooms and saute' for 5 minutes. Spoon mushroom/wine mixture over cutlets & cheese.
  • Cover with baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Garnish with dried parsley and lemon slices.

GENOA SANDWICH LOAF



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Being an Italian American, I love this open-faced meat and cheese sandwich because it tastes like "home". My Irish husband enjoys it as much as my relatives do when I fix it for family gatherings. Homemade pesto adds that something special.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup olive oil
1-1/4 cups packed minced fresh parsley
1 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise
1 pound thinly sliced hard salami
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For pesto, in a blender, combine the oil, parsley, basil, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic and nutmeg. Cover and process on high until blended. , Spread cream cheese over cut sides of bread; spread with pesto. Layer the salami and tomatoes over pesto; sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 31g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN WITH GIARDINIERA



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Perfectly tender and juicy chicken cutlets are topped with mild or hot giardiniera (your choice!) and provolone cheese. Play around with different crouton flavors for variety. This recipe was inspired by one of my favorite dishes at a local winery's restaurant.

Provided by France C

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups butter and garlic croutons
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup giardiniera
4 slices provolone cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to an even 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Pulse croutons in a small food processor until they have a fine consistency. Put flour, eggs, and crouton crumbs into 3 separate shallow dishes.
  • Dip each breast first into flour, shaking off the excess. Next, dip into egg mixture, letting any excess drip off. Coat chicken in crouton crumbs and set on a plate.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large oven-proof skillet until hot. Fry chicken for 2 minutes, flip, and fry an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons giardiniera and 1 slice of cheese.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Top with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 177.2 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 706.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

POLLO E PENNE DI GENOA (GENOVESE CHICKEN AND PENNE PASTA)



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Make and share this Pollo E Penne Di Genoa (Genovese Chicken and Penne Pasta) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gaelige Coinnaigh

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces penne rigate
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (26 ounce) jar classico di genoa pasta sauce (Spicy Tomato & Pesto)

Steps:

  • Cook penne rigate as package directs; drain.
  • Combine flour and basil in paper or plastic bag. Add chicken; shake to coat evenly.
  • In large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil. Remove chicken from skillet; drain.
  • In same skillet add pasta sauce. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat.
  • Cover; simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Serve with hot penne.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 966.3, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 17.4, Protein 39.1

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken: This will give you the most flavor and allow you to use all of the chicken, including the bones for making stock.
  • Season the chicken well: Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste. This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken and make it more enjoyable to eat.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: This is important for food safety and will help to ensure that the chicken is tender and juicy. Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • Let the chicken rest before carving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with a variety of sides: This could include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, rice, or a salad. This will help to create a balanced and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Chicken Genoa is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a relatively easy dish to make, and it is a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give Chicken Genoa a try. You won't be disappointed!

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