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
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
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William Marcogliese
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ahsan Baloch
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Juan Brujo
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for my family and friends several times and everyone always loves it. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this rec
jemarko edwards
[email protected]I've tried many chicken a la crema recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mikias Dereje
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Amir Rana
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
NxT VybZ
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for my family and friends several times and everyone always loves it. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this rec
MD ARIFUL ISLAM NOYON
[email protected]I've tried many chicken a la crema recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Hafiz Mubashir
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Prashanna Tamang
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
T.R IKBAL
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for my family and friends several times and everyone always loves it. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this rec
Ali billa
[email protected]I've tried many chicken a la crema recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Malitha Nethmina
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
nammude kurumathur
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Martin Maseko
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for my family and friends several times and everyone always loves it. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this rec
Eli Custer
[email protected]I've tried many chicken a la crema recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Atanas Atanas
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Cyndi Kaluta
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Amahle Chonco
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.