Chicken 'N Mushrooms Recipe

Summary

Health IndexAverageCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Stewing chicken1 , cut up
 Sliced celery1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Onion1 Large, sliced
 Carrots2 Medium, pared and sliced
 Bay leaf1
 Peppercorns1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt3 Teaspoon
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 Sliced mushrooms1 Can (10 oz), drained
 Flour1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 3978 Calories from Fat 2264

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 252 g387.2%

Saturated Fat 80.4 g401.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1189.4 mg396.5%

Sodium 8968.6 mg373.7%

Total Carbohydrates 111 g37.1%

Dietary Fiber 16.1 g64.3%

Sugars 24.7 g

Protein 300 g599.3%

Vitamin A 471.3% Vitamin C 94.4%

Calcium 33% Iron 100.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Place chicken in a kettle or Dutch oven; add celery, onion, carrots, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt and water to cover.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat; cover.
Simmer 2 1/2 hours, or until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken to heated deep serving dish; keep hot while making gravy.
Strain broth into a large bowl; let stand until fat rises to top.
Skim off fat, then measure 3 tablespoonfuls back into kettle; reserve broth.
Heat the butter or margarine with the chicken fat until melted.
Blend flour into fat; cook, stirring constantly, just until bubbly.
Stir in 4 cups of the broth and mushrooms.
Cook, stirring constantly, until gravy thickens and bubbles 1 minute.
Pour over the chicken.
Serve over hot biscuits.
NOTE: Any leftover broth may be used for chicken soup for the next day.
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