Recipe Sifter

Instead of tortellini soup, turn that tortellini into a filling chicken tortellini casserole. A baked tortellini al forno!

Creamy French-style chicken soup with diced vegetables, rice, and half-and-half finished with a silky roux. Classic Chicken a la Reine is elegant comfort in a bowl.

This is not called chicken dopiaza by M. Jaffrey. But last night I was at my favorite Indian restaurant here and I asked the owner what chicken dopiaza was and he told me it was this.

White chicken chili with fresh tomatoes, white kidney beans, and mild green chiles, simmered with cumin and a pinch of clove. A bright 30-minute hybrid landing between red and white chili.

A fragrant Vietnamese chicken curry simmered in coconut milk with lemongrass, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Serve over rice or rice noodles for a warming one-pot meal.

A fragrant Sri Lankan chicken soup simmered with coriander, cumin, fennel, turmeric, and coconut milk, finished with fried curry leaves and fresh lemon juice.

Chicken sinigang with bone-in pieces sauteed with garlic and tomatoes, then simmered in a tangy tamarind broth with radish and mustard greens. Filipino comfort food in one pot.

Texas white chicken chili with navy beans, jalapeños, cumin, and hot chiles, ladled into tortilla-lined bowls with Monterey Jack and salsa. A spicy white-bean chili with edible bowl bonus.

A make-ahead chicken and stuffing casserole: a creamy chicken layer between herbed stuffing, soaked in a savory egg, milk, and mushroom-soup custard and baked with a cheddar top. A freezer-friendly comfort bake.

If you're entertaining a crowd, this simple but luscious dish will satisfy everyone's hunger and create a pleasant atmosphere at the dinner table.

Best cheesy chicken chowder simmers tender chicken with potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions in a velvety sharp cheddar bechamel. Hearty crowd-feeding soup with a soy sauce twist for depth.

Israeli orange chicken roasted whole with a fresh orange stuffed inside, glazed with honey and ginger, and basted with wine. A fragrant, golden roast for holidays and gatherings.

Cannelloni stuffed with chicken, spinach, ricotta, and toasted almonds, blanketed in a Swiss cheese cream sauce and baked until bubbly. A showstopper for Sunday dinner or date night.

Try something different this summer with this scrumptious chicken dish that will have you licking your fingers.

Spice up your dinner with this succulent dish that will have you licking your lips and fingers.

Creamy Creole peanut soup with crunchy peanut butter, fresh chilies, chicken, and heavy cream. Rich, nutty, and spicy with roots in Southern and African cooking.