Recipes with chicken stock

Hungarian chicken paprikash simmers bone-in chicken with sweet paprika, onions, peppers, and tomato, then finishes with a sour cream sauce. Traditional one-pot dinner served over noodles or dumplings.

Try making this healthy variation of chicken stock that can be used to make soups and stews.

Moroccan fish couscous: halibut poached in a golden onion t'faya sweetened with raisins and deeply spiced with saffron, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon. Served over whole wheat couscous with toasted almonds.

Chilled cream of vegetable soup with spinach, carrots, celery, and green pepper, pureed and enriched with egg yolks and half-and-half. Served cold with sour cream and fresh herbs.

Indian chicken pies with flaky lard-and-margarine pastry wrapped around garam masala-spiced chicken, mushrooms, and corn. Handheld curry-pot pies worth the weekend effort.

Seafood never had it so good, and neither have you with this unique blend of chili and sauteed shrimp that has a distinctive Thai influence.

Sea scallops stir-fry with broccoli, napa cabbage, snow peas, and shiitakes in a star anise-spiced soy-vinegar sauce. Light Chinese seafood dinner over steamed rice.

Slow cooker sweet and sour chicken with pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and fresh ginger in a brown sugar-vinegar sauce. Includes oven method. Serve over rice.

Christmas vegetable salad mold: a savory gelatin holiday side built with chicken broth, yogurt, green peppers, radishes, dill, and scallions. Retro festive table presentation, diabetic-friendly.

Red pepper soup blended silky smooth with potato, garlic, and chicken broth, topped with Greek-seasoned shrimp and Parmesan. A light, elegant bowl in 30 minutes.

White chicken chili with tomatillos, Ro-Tel, green chilies, and cannellini beans. A lighter twist on classic red chili with a bright lime finish.

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Baked pasta shells with mushroom cream: a lightened chicken-and-pasta casserole with peas, mushrooms, pimentos, and Parmesan breadcrumb topping. Cornstarch-thickened sauce means no heavy bechamel.

Balsamico chicken braised with tomato paste, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and green olives, finished with fresh parsley. Northern Italian tang-and-brine weeknight dinner.

Stir-fried crabs with ginger and green onions in a classic Cantonese wok preparation. Fresh crab cooked fast over high heat with garlic, rice wine, and soy sauce.

Homemade dog biscuits with chicken broth, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and wheat germ baked until crunchy. Wholesome, preservative-free treats your pup will love.

Scallop or shrimp curry with apple, onion, cardamom, and a lime-finished cream sauce. The mild Anglo-Indian seafood curry that reads as comfort food more than fiery heat.

Whole garlic heads roasted in chicken broth with fresh thyme until soft and spreadable. Served with creamy goat cheese and toasted sourdough bread.

Rustic Italian chicken and vegetable soup with zucchini, carrots, and diced tomatoes simmered in light chicken broth. One Dutch oven, under an hour, with a handful of grated Parmesan on top for a nutty finish.

Creamy potato cheddar soup with sautéed mirepoix, cubed potatoes, and a Worcestershire kick. Hearty stovetop comfort soup ready in about 30 minutes.

Creamy carrot cheddar soup uses canned cream of cheddar, chicken broth, milk, and a quick roux for a 30-minute weeknight bowl. Sweet carrot, savory cheese, paprika, and Worcestershire give it depth.

Dry-fried shrimp with fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, and Chinese rice wine in a hot wok. A fast, saucy stir-fry that goes from raw to plate in under 5 minutes.

Summer risotto loaded with chicken, prosciutto, mushrooms, peas, sweet peppers, and tomatoes, finished with Romano cheese. A one-pot Italian rice dinner ready in 30 minutes with fresh seasonal flavors.

General Tso's chicken double-fried until shatter-crisp, then tossed in a glossy soy and rice wine sauce with dried chilies, ginger, and scallions. The takeout favorite, made better at home.

Biryani layered with saffron rice, spiced meat, butter-toasted almonds, cashews, and raisins, then baked with chicken stock until every grain is fragrant and tender.

Lemony chicken salad with a vintage twist: cubed chicken, crushed pineapple, and tarragon set in lemon gelatin and chilled until firm. A retro molded salad that's bright, light, and refreshingly cool.

Curried shrimp in a creamy sauce with golden raisins, orange marmalade, and half-and-half, spooned over split baked potatoes and topped with cucumber and mint.

Braised cremini mushrooms stuffed with leeks and herbs, finished under the broiler with melted cheese. Elegant restaurant-style appetizer with deep Madeira-wine flavor.

Silky oyster corn chowder loaded with smoky prosciutto, sweet corn, and plump oysters in a creamy chipotle-spiked broth. Orzo pasta makes this elegant soup hearty enough for dinner in just 25 minutes.

Creamy cilantro ginger soup pureed smooth with fresh ginger root, garlic, and heavy cream in a chicken broth base. An elegant, silky bowl with bright herbal flavor.

Shrimp and tomatoes with savory rice, a one-casserole dinner of garlic-butter shrimp, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and fresh tomato wedges over tarragon-scented rice with bay leaf and paprika.

Creamy mushroom-broccoli soup with sauteed onions, nutmeg, chicken broth, and heavy cream. A rich, comforting soup that comes together in 30 minutes on the stovetop.

Chicken puffs amandine are savory pâte à choux bites folded with deviled chicken spread, toasted almonds, and a whisper of almond extract. A retro cocktail party appetizer that bakes up golden and hollow.

Veal cutlets pan-fried until golden, then simmered in a tangy apple-lemon pan sauce with mushrooms and a velvety apple puree. A French-Norman style weeknight veal dinner.

Pecan wild rice pilaf with wheat pilaf, dried currants, fresh mint, orange zest, and Italian parsley. A festive room-temperature side dish for holiday tables.

Chicken in fermented black bean sauce made entirely in the microwave with garlic, ginger, sherry, sesame oil, and chili paste. A Chinese takeout favorite ready in 30 minutes.

Plump shrimp simmered in a Mexican-spiced tomato sauce with crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds and bright lime juice. This one-skillet dinner over rice is ready in under an hour.

Cold lemon soup with zucchini in a silky egg-lemon chicken broth, served chilled. A Greek avgolemono-style summer soup that's light, tangy, and refreshing.

Bean and pistou soup with white beans, chicken broth, basil pesto, and Parmesan. Five ingredients, one pot, ready in 35 minutes. A Provencal-inspired weeknight soup.

Garlic shrimp casserole bakes leftover garlic shrimp and rice in a chicken-stock cream sauce with red pepper flakes, topped with toasted panko for a crisp, bubbly crust.

Turnip gratin with potatoes, Gruyere cheese, and fresh dill baked under a crispy breadcrumb topping. A creamy, nutmeg-scented side dish that can be prepped a day ahead.

Chicken tacos with rice featuring flour-dredged browned chicken simmered in chili sauce, Worcestershire, dry sherry, and chicken broth. A saucy, Mexican-inspired skillet dinner over fluffy rice.

Thai tom yum shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and enoki mushrooms in a hot-sour broth. Fragrant, spicy, and ready in 30 minutes.

Green chili stew with lamb shoulder, poblano peppers, crushed juniper berries, and shredded lemon zest. A New Mexico-style chile verde with tender braised lamb in a thickened chicken broth.

Pan-seared pork chops with a briny caper, tomato, and Dijon mustard pan sauce finished with white wine vinegar. A French-inspired skillet dinner with bold, sharp flavors.

Oyster corn chowder simmers briny oysters and sweet corn with leeks, prosciutto, and cream, then folds in cooked orzo for a hearty seafood chowder. Coastal comfort in a single pot.

Avgolemono is the iconic Greek egg-lemon soup: silky chicken broth thickened with beaten egg yolks and fresh lemon juice, gently simmered with long-grain rice. Bright, creamy, and restorative in every bowl.

Peanut noodles with chicken, bean sprouts, and red bell pepper tossed in a soy-ginger peanut sauce. A fast, one-pot weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.