Chicken surprise is a versatile dish that can be tailored to a variety of tastes. It is generally prepared using chicken breasts or thighs that are stuffed with a flavorful filling, such as vegetables, cheese, and herbs. The chicken is then cooked in the oven or on the grill until the filling is hot and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or an impressive dish to serve at a special occasion, there is sure to be a chicken surprise recipe that is perfect for you.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHINESE CHICKEN CASSEROLE SURPRISE
Chinese-style ingredients like almonds, water chestnuts, mushrooms, celery and chow mein noodles combine with a creamy broth, soup and milk mixture - and chicken, of course - to form this casserole. The name comes from the fact that people who have it seem to be pleasantly surprised and wonder what is in it. This is a good recipe for potlucks, etc., as it can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen until ready to bake.
Provided by Pat
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the chicken, broth, soup, milk, almonds, mushroom pieces, water chestnuts, noodles, cheese and celery (if using). Mix well and make sure mixture is spread evenly in the dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 664.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
CHICKEN SURPRISE
Make and share this Chicken Surprise recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken in bottom of shallow oven pan.
- Combine cream of chicken soup, milk and half and half.
- Spread soup mixture over top of chicken breasts evenly.
- Sprinkle with pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes and Italian seasoning.
- Place Swiss cheese slices over soup.
- In saucepan, mix melted butter and 1 box of the stuffing (bread and all).
- Spoon stuffing mixture over cheese slices evenly.
- Cover pan with foil.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 45 minutes or until chicken is done.
CREAMY LEFTOVER CHICKEN SURPRISE
I invented this recipe a long time ago and make it when I have leftover chicken. It's quick and made with simple ingredients. Feel free to make substitutions and experiment with it. Fresh or frozen broccoli. Cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom. Any type of cooked chicken will do, but I prefer breast. If the leftover chicken has been marinated or seasoned, it will be a bonus. Any type of small pasta. Cheeses are flexible as well. I often use a combination of whatever I have on hand. Just be sure its sliced or shredded so that it melts quickly.It's a great all in one meal to keep on the stove on nights when family members are coming and going at different times.
Provided by veggienut
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta al dente and drain.
- 2. Cook or steam broccoli until tender
- 3. In a large pot combine cream of chicken soup and milk on medium high heat.
- 4. When heated, add pasta, chicken, cheese, curry powder and pepper. Mix ingredients thorougly.
- 5. In about 3-5 minutes when cheese is completely melted, stir in the broccoli.
- 6. Give the broccoli a minute or two to heat up.
- 7. Enjoy.
CHICKEN THIGHS SURPRISE
This recipe was one of those great surprises you invent by throwing everything you have in the house together. It is a very versatile recipe in that you can substitute any chicken parts for the thighs, use whatever vegetables and herbs you have in the house, or any cheese you prefer. I have used broccoli when I have no zucchini on hand, and added dill when I have some of that. Any way you make it, it is an easy weeknight meal that has a sauce that is delicious over rice.
Provided by DRUMNWRITE
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash, eggplant, mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the condensed soup, chicken broth, garlic salt and pepper. Pour half of this mixture over the vegetables. Place chicken thighs over the top of the vegetables, and sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Pour the rest of the soup over all.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 880.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
CHICKEN SURPRISE
A one pot rice dish with chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms and seasoning of your choice. This is called Chicken Surprise because the first time we made it, we were surprised by the great taste!
Provided by THERESA BYFIELD
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
- Bring water, bouillon, and poultry seasoning to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in rice, cover pan, and remove from heat. Let rice stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked chicken, tomatoes, and mushrooms in saucepan with the cooked rice, and stir over medium-low heat until heated through. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 702.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CHICKEN SURPRISE
Easy Chicken dish which all my family loves including the grandchildren. This receipe came from my turn to cook Sunday dinner and what I had in the pantry and frig. We like the receipe because it is easy, spicy and a meal all in one. We serve it with green salad.
Provided by srpitman
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil chicken breast until tender.
- Remove meat from bone.
- Spray 9 by 13 pan with low fat spray.
- Cut at least 9 tortillas into strips.
- Line the bottom of the pan until covered.
- In a small skillet, melt cream cheese and the jar of cheese with chilies.
- Add milk to a sauce consistency.
- Sprinkle red pepper.
- Break chicken into small pieces and place in pan, layer with tortillas strips and alternate until pan is filled.
- Pour cheese mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake at 350 for approximately 30 minutes.
SURPRISE CROCK POT CHICKEN (CROCK POT)
When I first saw this recipe, I was skeptical, (I mean, salsa and peanut butter??)....but the recipe came from the Looney Spoons cookbooks, and I have in the past enjoyed everything that has come from there!! Surprised me.... the ingredients marry up very well. This recipe is fast and easy to make up and dump into the crock pot....or prepare for the freezer for a later date (instructions for a quick thaw). We loved this one...so much that my lovely daughter took all the leftovers to work and didn't even save me some for my lunch!!
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 6h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Place chicken thighs over sauce; turn pieces to coat both sides.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 5 - 6 hours or high heat setting for 2-1/2 - 3 hours.
- Note: If preparing for the freezer, combine the chicken with the sauce in a zip lock bag. Lay the chicken thighs flat and freeze on a cookie sheet. For a quick thaw, remove the thighs and place in a sink of tepid water for 20 - 30 minutes.
KATO'S PHYLLO CHICKEN SURPRISE
The apricot lemon glaze makes a nice contrast to the savoury filling. This is very easy to make and looks very impressive. This dish is wonderful served with fresh fruit, a simple salad and rice.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Step 1- Filling.
- In a sauce pan saute mushroom in 2 tbsp of butter until golden brown, then set aside.
- Next lightly saute shallots and garlic in same pan.
- Mix mushrooms and shallots together add thyme, salt, pepper and flour to vegetables and mix well.
- Now add the white wine and cook till all liquid is absorbed.
- Taste, reseason if necessary and set aside to cool.
- Once cooled add grated cheese to mixture.
- Step 2- Phyllo Preparation- Preheat oven 350 degrees.
- Brush 1 sheet of phyllo with melted butter.
- Place a second sheet over the first and brush with melted butter.
- Place the flattened chicken breast in the lower half of the phyllo sheet.
- Put 1/4 of the filling mixture ontop of the chicken.
- Fold the sides of the phyllo over the chicken envelope style.
- Place on a baking sheet, seam side down, brush with melted butter.
- Do the same to remaining chicken and bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.
- Step 3- Apricot Lemon Glaze.
- Heat apricot preserves and lemon juice together until well mixed.
- Pour a small amount of glaze overtop of cooked phyllo chicken and serve the rest of the sauce on the side.
- Enjoy.
CHICKEN SURPRISE
This recipe comes from a community cookbook from Lanark County that my friend Sandra gave me....This dish was submitted by Mrs. Chris Drew...and boy is it good...Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Poultry
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Marinate chicken overnight in salad dressing. (do not discard dressing).
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lay marinated chicken in baking dish and pour dressing over top.
- Smear chicken with jam and sprinkle the mushrooms and onion soup mix over the chicken.
- Season with pepper and drizzle sherry overtop of everything.
- Cook in a 350 degree oven covered for 55 minutes, then remove cover and cook for 20 minutes longer.
CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS, THE BATTER MAY SURPRISE U?
Shaking the chicken inside a freezer baggy saves alot of time, I also season the instant potatoes in the baggy. Hope you try this and just love it, I use this for coating fish as well. After cooking these crispy tenderloins, try freezing a baggy portioned out for the kids, and pop them into the microwave, Kids will love these and...
Provided by kim cremeans
Categories Other Snacks
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Have chicken unthawed, beat eggs and dip chicken into egg batter to coat each side, dip into instant mashed potatoes and drop into heated oil until golden brown on both sides. I like to put instant potatoes into a freezer baggy and shake my chicken for the best coating, season with salt and pepper. Portion out for the kids into baggies and freeze and enjoy with their favorite dipping sauce, when ready.
CHICKEN SURPRISE
Steps:
- place chicken in baking dish. mix soup, orange juice, sherry and rice in a bowl. pour over chicken. sprinkle dry soup mix over top. cover dish tightly with foil. Bake @ 350 for 1 and half hours.
CHICKEN SURPRISE
This recipe comes from a community cookbook from Lanark, County that my friend Sandra gave me....This dish was submitted by Mrs. Chris Drew...and boy is it good...Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Chicken
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Marinate chicken overnight in salad dressing. (do not discard dressing).
- 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 3. Lay marinated chicken in baking dish and pour dressing over top.
- 4. Smear chicken with jam and sprinkle the mushrooms and onion soup mix over the chicken.
- 5. Season with pepper and drizzle sherry over top of everything.
- 6. Cook in a 350 degree oven covered for 55 minutes, then remove cover and cook for 20 minutes longer.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Gather and prep all ingredients before starting to cook. This will help ensure a smooth and efficient cooking process.
- Use Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When searing or browning meat, avoid overcrowding the pan. This will prevent the meat from cooking evenly and will result in steamed meat instead of seared meat.
- Season Generously: Season your dishes liberally with salt and pepper. This will help enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: To ensure that your meat is cooked to the desired doneness, use a meat thermometer. This will help prevent overcooking or undercooking the meat.
- Let the Meat Rest: After cooking, let the meat rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
- Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Before serving, garnish your dishes with fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or basil. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
In this detailed recipe guide, we explored a diverse range of chicken surprise recipes, encompassing various cuisines and cooking techniques. From the classic Chicken Surprise casserole to the unique Chicken Surprise Stuffed Peppers and the tantalizing Chicken Surprise Soup, these recipes offer a delightful culinary adventure for home cooks of all skill levels. Remember, the key to a successful Chicken Surprise dish lies in using high-quality ingredients, seasoning generously, and cooking the chicken to the perfect doneness. Experiment with different recipes and techniques to discover your favorite Chicken Surprise variation. Whether you prefer a comforting casserole, a savory stuffed pepper, or a hearty soup, there's a Chicken Surprise recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven or stovetop, and embark on a culinary journey filled with surprises and delicious flavors. Bon appétit!
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