53 of Grandma’s Favorite Chicken Recipes

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53 of Grandma’s Favorite Chicken Recipes2/53 Roasted Chicken with Rosemary 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Herbs, garlic and butter give this hearty meal in one a classic flavor. It’s a lot like pot roast, except it uses chicken instead of beef. —Isabel Zienkosky, Salt Lake City, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 449 calories, 28g fat (11g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 479mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 3/53 Tara’s Spanish Chicken 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total

Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe has simple flavors that take me back to Grandma’s house. She knew a million ways to cook a chicken, but this was my favorite. —Tara Imig, Fort Worth, Texas Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 402 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. 4/53 Chicken Potpie 388 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Chicken Potpie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 potpies (8 servings each)

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best chicken potpie recipe!

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best chicken potpie recipe! Chock-full of chicken, potatoes, peas and corn, this recipe makes two golden pies, so you can serve one at supper and save the other for a busy night. —Karen Johnson, Bakersfield, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 475 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 768mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 5/53 Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My creamy chicken tastes like

a five-star restaurant dish but takes only minutes and few ingredients to make

a five-star restaurant dish but takes only minutes and few ingredients to make. Use fresh rosemary. Trust me. —Sarah Campbell, Terre Haute, IN Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 2 tablespoons sauce: 361 calories, 28g fat (13g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. 6/53 Chicken Crouton Casserole 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Crouton Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Chicken Crouton Casserole recipe has practically made my mom famous. When she takes it to get-togethers,

it’s loved by all who taste it

it’s loved by all who taste it. Whenever she serves it to family, the dish is empty by the end of the meal. —Beth Gramling, Warren, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 515 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1393mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. 7/53 Chicken & Swiss Casserole 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Swiss Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s nice to have an alternative to the traditional baked ham on Easter. This comforting casserole

is always a crowd-pleaser

is always a crowd-pleaser. Using rotisserie chicken from the deli makes prep simple. —Christina Petri, Alexandria, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 551 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 661mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein. 8/53 Filipino Chicken Adobo 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom always makes her saucy chicken adobo recipe when I come home to visit. I think it’s even better the next day as leftovers —she says it’s

A good friend shared a version of this recipe with me 35 years ago

because of the vinegar. — Michael Moya, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken: 234 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1315mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. 9/53 Chicken Tetrazzini 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 casseroles (4 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A good friend shared a version of this recipe with me 35 years ago. I pay it forward by bringing the second casserole to friends when they are unable to cook. —Helen McPhee,

Who could ask for more on a cold winter evening?

Savoy, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 576 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 814mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. 10/53 Slow-Cooker Chicken Stroganoff 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Stroganoff Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is creamy, warm, satisfying and fairly inexpensive—and it needs just a few ingredients! Who could ask for more on a cold winter evening? I will admit, though, that I have been known to make it during

summer, too

summer, too. —Jason Kretzer, Grants Pass, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 447 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 877mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. 11/53 Chicken Zucchini Casserole 92 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Zucchini Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A co-worker shared this chicken zucchini casserole recipe that was originally her grandmother’s. When I make it, I use precooked chicken from the grocery store and fresh zucchini my neighbor gives me from his garden. —Bev

This dish always gets rave reviews!

Dutro, Dayton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 481 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1174mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 12/53 Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish always gets rave reviews! Using rotisserie chicken makes it super easy to assemble and gives it an extra boost in flavor. Sometimes I like to add smoked paprika to the sauce and a little seasoned salt to the

bread crumbs

bread crumbs. —Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 489 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 156mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein. 13/53 Chicken and Dumplings 118 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Perfect for fall nights, my simple version of comforting chicken and dumplings is speedy, low in fat and a delicious one-dish meal. —Nancy Tuck, Elk Falls, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 260 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 964mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g

fiber), 27g protein

fiber), 27g protein. 14/53 Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom has a vast repertoire of recipes, and this extra-crispy, spiced-up chicken is the best one of the bunch. We love it served with a side of traditional red beans and rice. —Edwin Robles, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 421 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 152mg cholesterol, 507mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein. 15/53

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Chicken Potpie Soup 54 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings. (21/4 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother hand-wrote a cookbook. She included this amazing pie crust, and I added this delicious chicken potpie soup for it. —Karen LeMay, Seabrook, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups soup with 3 toppers: 614 calories, 30g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1706mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. 16/53 Lemon & Sage Roasted Chicken 5 Reviews Lemon & Sage Roasted Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 2 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whether it’s soaking in marinade or baking in the oven, this easy-to-prepare chicken allows ample hands-free time. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 6 ounces cooked chicken: 674 calories, 35g fat (10g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 47g protein. 17/53 Creamy Chicken Thighs & Noodles 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Chicken Thighs & Noodles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

This easy chicken dinner is one of my favorites

I love recipes that you can just throw into the slow cooker and let it do all the work. This easy chicken dinner is one of my favorites. —Christina Petri, Alexandria, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1/2 cup sauce: 331 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 977mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. 18/53 Chicken Tater Tot Casserole 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Tater Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll please everyone in

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