Best 10 Creamy Chicken Croquettes Recipes

LEFTOVER CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the chicken, bread crumbs, 2 eggs and onion and mix well; if mixture is too dry to form patties, mix in another lightly beaten egg. Then add parsley, salt and pepper to taste, mix well and form into small patties.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry patties in oil until golden brown.

BEST EASY CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Combine 1/3 cup of the soup, chicken, bread crumbs, celery, onion and 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning. Mix well and shape into 6 croquettes (I make patties). Chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
• Remove croquettes from refrigerator and roll in additional bread crumbs. In a large skillet, melt 1 to 2 tablespoons shortening. Brown the croquettes in the shortening. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining soup, milk and 1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning. Heat over low, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over croquettes.

CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add the flour, mustard, salt and pepper; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; remove from the heat. , Add the chicken, green pepper, parsley, onion, lemon juice, paprika and cayenne. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Shape into six 4x1-in. logs. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. In another dish, beat egg and water. Roll logs in bread crumbs, then in egg mixture, then again in crumbs., Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 350°. Drop logs a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

CREAMY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Clean chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder (or whichever seasonings you prefer) on both sides of chicken pieces.
• Bake for 25 minutes, then add cream of chicken soup and bake for 10 more minutes (or until done). Serve over rice or egg noodles.

EASY CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Mix well the chicken, soup, stuffing mix, egg, onion, and celery. Refrigerate 3 hours minimum.
• Create a 'log' shape from about 3/4 cup of mixture. Gently drop onto the counter to flatten the bottom to form a traditional 'cone' shape. (about 3" high, 2" in diameter), or form patties for a simpler method.
• Roll croquettes in bread crumbs. (At this point, you can freeze them for up to two months or cover them and place them in the fridge overnight to serve the following day. Just bring them to room temperature when ready to use if frying them).
• Fry in about 1/4" of oil in skillet over medium heat turning occasionally till golden brown on all sides and bottom, about 10-15 minutes. For a healthier version, they can be baked at 350F for about 25-30 min (from the freezer, bake 45-50 minutes). Keep warm in 200 degree oven.
• MAKE THE SAUCE: Meanwhile, In a small saucepan, stir the remaining can of soup with milk, stirring until warmed and creamy.
• Pour over croquettes or serve sauce on the side. Traditionally served atop a mound of mashed potatoes for a wonderful presentation.

CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, add the shallots and saute until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the 2 tablespoons of flour, stir it into the butter with a wooden spoon, and cook for 2 minutes more. Whisk in the cream, bring to a simmer, stirring until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Pour the sauce into a medium bowl; season with 1 teaspoon of the salt, pepper to taste, and nutmeg. Set aside to cool, stirring occasionally.
• Stir the chicken, parsley, and chives into the cooled sauce. By hand, form the chicken mixture into eight 3-inch long torpedo-shaped croquettes. Put the croquettes on a pan or large plate, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set and firm.
• Put a heaping cup of flour in a shallow bowl or lipped plate. In another small bowl whisk the eggs with the remaining salt and pepper to taste. Spread the breadcrumbs into a third shallow bowl.
• Bread the croquettes. Roll them in the flour, taking care to shake off any excess. Next, dip them in the egg mixture, and finally roll in the breadcrumbs until evenly coated. Place on a plate.
• Pour enough oil into a large skillet to come about halfway up the sides of the croquettes, and heat over medium heat. Shallow-fry the croquettes until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and serve with the mustard.
• Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery, and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth, and bring just to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover, cool the chicken in the stock for 30 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and cut the meat into cubes. Discard the bones and skin.
• Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.

CHICKEN CROQUETTES (CROQUETTES DE VOLAILLE)

Steps:

• Remove the meat from the chicken. Discard the skin and bones.
• Chop the chicken meat finely. There should be about two and onehalf cups. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until onion is wilted and sprinkle with the six tablespoons of flour. Stir with a wire whisk. Add the chicken broth and cream, stirring vigorously with the whisk. Add the yolks and cook about 30 seconds, stirring. Add the cayenne, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste and one-half cup of the bread crumbs.
• Combine the chopped chicken meat with the sauce. Blend well. Set aside until thoroughly cooled.
• Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions. Shape each portion into a round. Roll the rounds in the remaining one-quarter cup of flour. Shape the rounds into any desired shape: pyramids, cylinders, spheres, or flat cakes.
• Beat the egg with the water. Roll the croquettes in the egg mixture and then in the remaining bread crumbs. Press to help crumbs adhere. Shake off excess.
• Heat the oil for deep frying. Add the croquettes a few at a time and cook about four minutes or until golden brown. Serve, if desired, with mushroom sauce.

DEEP-FRIED CREAMY CHICKEN GRAVY

Steps:

• Melt butter in pan over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until onions begin to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup flour and cook until flour loses its raw taste, 3 or 4 minutes. Add black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper; stir. Remove from heat.
• Pour milk into butter-onion mixture to make the bechamel sauce. Whisk until incorporated. Return pan to medium-high heat and continue whisking until mixture thickens, 1 or 2 minutes; continue to cook and stir 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in salt.
• Place chopped chicken, ham, and parsley in bowl. Add bechamel sauce and mix thoroughly. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 2 or 3 hours.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place 1 cup flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls.
• Scoop out chilled mixture into evenly-sized portions (about the size of a golf ball) to form croquettes. Roll balls first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and then in bread crumbs.
• Fry croquettes in batches until crispy, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and transfer to rack.

COMFORTING CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan over low heat.
• blend in flour, salt and pepper.
• cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
• remove from heat.
• stir in milk.
• heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
• boil and stir 1 minute.
• prepare thick white sauce.
• stir in meat, 1 tablespoon minced onion and the parsley.
• season with salt and pepper.
• spread mixture in ungreased square pan, 8x8x2 inches (or any pan for that matter), but you want to use a shallow pan to the mixture can completely cool to make it easier to handle.
• cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• mix egg and water.
• shape croquettes (i use a 1/4 or 1/3-cup measuring cup to scoop out the mixture for the croquettes) and dip in egg, and then breadcrumbs to cover.
• chill again.
• heat fat or oil (3-4 inches) to 365 degrees in deep fat fryer or kettle.
• fry croquettes in hot fat 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until light brown.
• drain.
• keep warm in 350 degree oven until serving time.

CHICKEN CROQUETTES AND MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and cook 15 minutes or until chicken is tender.
• Remove chicken from broth; strain broth, reserving 1 1/2 cups. Set aside.
• Position knife blade in food processor bowl.
• Place chicken in processor bowl; process 45 seconds or until chicken is finely chopped, but not smooth. Set aside.
• Saute 1/2 cup diced celery and 1/2 cup diced onion in a large skillet coated with cooking spray.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in chicken, egg substitute, salt, and pepper.
• Combine cornstarch, milk, and 1/2 cup reserved broth in a small saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir sauce into chicken mixture; shape into 6 croquettes.
• Combine cracker crumbs and paprika; roll croquettes in crumbs, and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Serve with Mushroom Sauce.
• Yield: 6 servings Mushroom Sauce: Saute mushrooms in margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add flour, stirring until smooth.
• Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually stir in chicken broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
• Stir in salt and pepper.
• Yield: 1 1/2 cups.