Tavern-Style Chicken
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
Serves: 6
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Tender chicken melds beautifully with savory mushrooms and a luscious, creamy cheddar sauce, creating a dish that feels like a warm hug on a plate. This tavern-style recipe is perfect for cozy family gatherings or casual weekends when you want something hearty yet simple to prepare. Served over a bed of fluffy rice, each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will keep everyone coming back for seconds. Ideal for those chilly evenings, this comforting meal is sure to become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 - 5 Lb Chicken
- 1 - Onion - Peeled
- 1 - Celery - To Taste
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Evaporated Milk
- 6 Oz Mushrooms
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Tumeric
- 1/4 Tsp Oregano
- 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese - Grated
- 3 Cups Rice - Cooked
Directions
Directions
- Place chicken, onion and celery in Dutch oven; add about 1 quart water.
- Cook, covered, until chicken is tender.
- Remove skin; dice chicken.
- Reserve broth.
- Melt butter in saucepan; blend in flour.
- Combine milk, liquid from mushrooms and enough chicken broth to make 4 cups liquid.
- Add salt, turmeric and oregano.
- Stir liquid into flour mixture.
- Cook, stirring, until thickened.
- Add cheese, stirring until melted.
- Place rice in a shallow baking dish.
- Add chicken and mushrooms; pour sauce over all.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Per serving · 6 servingsCalories
550
Fat
30 g
Saturated fat
15 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Sugar
2 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
30 g
Sodium
800 mg
Cholesterol
120 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 - 5 Lb Chicken
- 1 - Onion - Peeled
- 1 - Celery - To Taste
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Evaporated Milk
- 6 Oz Mushrooms
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Tumeric
- 1/4 Tsp Oregano
- 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese - Grated
- 3 Cups Rice - Cooked
