Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 lbs

chicken

cut in serving pieces

1 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

white pepper

2 tbsp

butter

melted

1 cup

chicken broth

0.25 cup

sherry wine

0.25 cup

fresh parsley

chopped

0.5 cup

whipping cream

4 unit

cheddar cheese

shredded

1 unit

fresh parsley

chopped

Step 1
~4 min

Remove the skin from the chicken pieces.

Step 2
~4 min

Rub the chicken with salt and pepper.

Step 3
~4 min

Melt butter in a large skillet.

Step 4
~4 min

Place the chicken in the skillet and brown on all sides.

Step 5
~4 min

Pour chicken broth over the browned chicken.

Step 6
~4 min

Add sherry wine to the skillet.

Step 7
~4 min

Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low.

Step 8
~4 min

Simmer for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.

Step 9
~4 min

Remove the cooked chicken to a platter and keep warm.

Step 10
~4 min

Add 1/4 cup of chopped parsley and whipping cream to the pan drippings.

Step 11
~4 min

Simmer, cook, and stir the sauce until about 1 cup remains and it has a glazed appearance.

Step 12
~4 min

Stir in the cheddar or gjetost cheese until melted.

Step 13
~4 min

Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken.

Step 14
~4 min

Garnish with fresh parsley.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for more flavor.

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for extra warmth.

Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be prepared ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Accompany with a side of green beans.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Asparagus
Garlic Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Norway

Cultural Significance

Traditional Easter dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Easter

Occasion Tags

Easter
Family Dinner
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

65/100

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