1,386 chicken recipes

Mac and cheese for grown-ups with Fontina, Gruyere, Emmentaler, sherry, cream, and thyme in a chicken stock bechamel, topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and baked golden.

A tasty side dish that includes brussel sprouts and chestnuts topped off with chicken broth.

Silky pureed artichoke soup with cream, lemon juice, and white pepper. Serve it chilled for summer or gently warmed for cooler days.

Creamy pureed parsnip and carrot soup with half-and-half, fresh herbs, and a crispy bacon garnish. A silky root vegetable soup for cool-weather dinners.

Light summer asparagus soup made with fresh asparagus sauteed until golden, simmered in broth, then strained and thickened with egg yolks and milk. A delicate, thin soup built for warm weather when asparagus is cheap and plentiful.

Couscous Provencal with artichoke hearts, ripe tomato, fresh basil, and briny capers. A bright Mediterranean side that comes together in about 15 minutes using steeped (not boiled) couscous.

Chicken liver and prosciutto lasagne layered with ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella in a rich wine-tomato sauce. An Italian-style baked pasta worth the effort.

Pureed summer squash soup with rosemary and chicken, sauteed in butter and blended smooth. Garnished with paper-thin raw squash slices.

Chicken breasts pounded thin and stuffed with a buttery walnut, raisin and bread crumb filling, then baked under a banana, orange liqueur and dark corn syrup glaze. A retro special-occasion dish.

Pan-seared chicken breasts with sautéed leeks, bright lime zest, and sundried tomatoes served over tender zucchini spaghetti. An elegant low-carb dinner that's on the table in 40 minutes.

Classic leek and potato soup from Marguerite Patten, simmered in stock and blended smooth with yogurt or cream. Includes curried, watercress, and chilled vichyssoise variations.

No-cook avocado soup blended with chicken broth, yogurt, lemon juice, and a touch of nutmeg. Creamy, chilled, and ready in minutes with zero cooking required.

Chilled zucchini soup with marjoram, finished with cream just before serving. A silky, pale green summer soup that uses up the season's overgrown zucchini.

Fresh spinach tossed with sautéed chicken breast, ripe strawberries, and red onion, all dressed in a sweet poppy seed vinaigrette made with the pan drippings. A bright, filling salad ready in 20 minutes.

Toasted pearl barley pilaf simmered in chicken broth with fresh basil, green onions, and a pinch of nutmeg. A nutty, herbaceous whole grain side dish ready in one hour.

Creamy Northwoods wild rice soup with chicken, ham, carrots, and celery in a half-and-half broth thickened with a butter-flour roux. A Minnesota classic with a splash of sherry.