Best 6 Creamed Chayote With Chives Recipes

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Creamed chayote with chives is a delightful culinary creation that blends the mild, vegetal flavor of chayote squash with the delicate sharpness of chives in a creamy, comforting sauce. This delectable dish is a testament to the versatility of chayote, often overshadowed by its more common cousin, zucchini. As a member of the cucurbit family, chayote boasts a crisp, refreshing texture that holds its shape beautifully when cooked. When paired with chives, which contribute a subtle oniony flavor, chayote transforms into a culinary symphony that dances on the palate. Whether served as a main course or a delectable side, creamed chayote with chives is a culinary adventure that promises to leave a lasting impression.

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

CHIVE AND ONION CREAM CHEESE



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This could be used as a dip or a spread. I made it up when I realized I needed it for a recipe I was about to make: recipe#204602. I thought it turned out very flavorful and yummy.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
1 teaspoon onion powder (more or less to taste)
4 tablespoons red onions, minced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced (more to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl with a hand mixer cream together cream cheese, feta cheese and onion powder until well mixed.
  • Beat in red onion and chives until mixed.
  • Good served immediately but will develop more flavor upon sitting.
  • Serve spread on a flour tortilla for a spiral recipe or as a cracker spread or vegetable dip.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 91.6, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 1.8

CREAM CHEESE, GARLIC, AND CHIVE STUFFED CHICKEN



Cream Cheese, Garlic, and Chive Stuffed Chicken image

Butterflied chicken breasts are stuffed with a garlic, chive, and cream cheese mixture, wrapped with a slice of bacon, and topped with butter. Very delicious and easy to make!

Provided by Eireann

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons dried chives
1 clove garlic, minced
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, butterflied
4 slices turkey bacon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, chives, and garlic. Divide the mixture into 4 balls.
  • Place 1 cream cheese ball in the center of each butterflied chicken breast half. Fold the chicken over the cream cheese, wrap with a slice of turkey bacon, and secure with toothpicks. Arrange the chicken in a baking dish. Pour the butter over the chicken.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 152.4 mg, Fat 30 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 377.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CREAM OF CHAYOTE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large slice bacon or 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
2 bay leaves
1 small boiling potato, peeled and sliced
4 chayotes, peeled, seeded and sliced
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
2 limes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot over low heat, fry the bacon until almost all the fat is rendered, or melt the butter. Raise the heat to medium, add the onion, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the stock or water, bay leaves and potato and simmer until the potato slices are soft, about 20 minutes
  • When the potato slices are soft, remove and discard the bay leaves and bacon. Add the chayotes and bring to a boil. Return the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until the chayotes are soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. As each batch is pureed, pour the puree through a sieve placed over a bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract all the juices. Pour the puree back into the pot, add the cream or half-and-half and bring just to a boil. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Remove from the heat and ladle into warmed bowls. Slip a few lime slices into each bowl and serve hot.

CREAMED CHAYOTE WITH CHIVES



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     Chive     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 chayotes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cut each chayote lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges and discard seed if necessary. In a 12-inch heavy skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook chayotes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add cream and simmer until chayotes are tender and cream is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add chives and season with salt.

CREAMED CHAYOTE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 to 2 strips bacon or 2 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cups chicken broth, vegetable stock or water
2 bay leaves
1 small potato, peeled and sliced
4 medium chayote, peeled and seeded
1 cup cream or half and half
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook whole bacon strips slowly over low heat in a large soup pot until almost all fat is rendered out, or omit bacon and melt butter. Add diced onion, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, bay leaves and potato and simmer 20 minutes or until potato slices are soft. Meanwhile, finely chop chayote in a food processor.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves and bacon and add chopped chayote. Bring to a boil, return to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, until the chayote is soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Puree in a blender until smooth. Strain back into pot, pressing with a ladle to extract all juices. Add cream or half and half. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

CREAM OF CHAYOTE SOUP



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Related to squashes and cucumbers, mild-flavored chayotes - sometimes called vegetable pears - are believed to be indigenous to Mexico and are grown throughout the country. The most common variety, pale green and about the size and shape of a large pear, are used in this soup. If you can't find them, substitute zucchini (courgettes), which approximate the flavor, or use cauliflower or kohlrabi.

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 slice bacon or 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
5 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock or 5 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 small boiling potato, peeled and sliced
4 chayotes squash, peeled, seeded and sliced
1 cup heavy cream or 1 cup half-and-half
2 limes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot over low heat, fry the bacon until almost all the fat is rendered, or melt the butter. Raise the heat to medium, add the onion, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the stock or water, bay leaves and potato and simmer until the potato slices are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • When the potato slices are soft, remove and discard the bay leaves and bacon. Add the chayotes and bring to a boil. Return the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until the chayotes are soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. As each batch is pureed, pour the puree through a sieve placed over a bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract all the juices. Pour the puree back into the pot, add the cream or half-and-half and bring just to a boil. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Remove from the heat and ladle into warmed bowls. Slip a few lime slices into each bowl and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 724.6, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 8.6

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use frozen chayote squash instead of fresh.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half and half instead.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chayote squash, or it will become mushy.
  • Serve creamed chayote with chives as a side dish with grilled chicken, fish, or pork.
  • Add some grated Parmesan cheese for an extra cheesy flavor.

Conclusion:

Creamed chayote with chives is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it can be a healthy addition to any diet. Try this recipe today and see for yourself how delicious chayote squash can be!

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