Best Braised Ranchero Chicken Recipes

Ranchero Chicken Breast image

Provided by Barb G.

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 whole head of garlic, separated into cloves, peeled
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 -2 green chili, seeded
1 1/4 cups single cream or 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

Heat the oil in a frying pan; add garlic cloves and saute until golden brown.
Add chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
In blender or food processor, process the chiles, cream and Worcestershire sauce.
ADD to the chicken in the pan; bring to a boil; reduce heat and add the lemon juice; simmer for 4-5 minutes uncovered until chicken is firm and the sauce is reduced.
Serve the sauce over the chicken, enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.2, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 117.9, Sodium 192.2, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 30

Chicken Ranchero image

Provided by Simply Chris

Categories Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (7 ounce) can green chili salsa
1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

Saute chicken over medium heat,in olive oil about 5 minutes.
Add onions and continue cooking until chicken is done and onions are soft (about 10 more minutes).
Add garlic, green chiles and broth.
Bring to boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.
Stir in salsa.
Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat.
Gently fold in cubed cheddar cheese.
Serve immediately over beds of rice.

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Braised and Barbecued Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 regular-size bags quick-cooking rice, uncooked
1/4 cup chopped green onion, green tops only

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and saute 6 minutes, turning once.
Combine fruit juices in a large bowl. Stir together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon juice mixture until smooth; set aside.
Stir soy sauce and next 6 ingredients into remaining juice mixture; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes, turning chicken after 20 minutes.
Prepare rice according to package directions. Keep warm.
Uncover chicken, and stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Spoon rice onto a serving platter; top with chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with green onions.

Breaded Ranch or Ranchero Chicken image

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
3/4 cup crushed corn flakes
1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup melted margarine