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French chicken rissoles

Chicken rissoles are a lovely change from the more traditional beef rissoles. This is an easy dish the whole family will enjoy that’s packed with French onion flavour, and the creamy sauce drizzled over the top is simply divine. Quick to make, you’ll have these chicken rissoles on the table in less than half an hour after walking in the door. How to make French chicken rissoles: key tips The rissole mixture will be quite soft, so using damp hands will help you to form the patties much easier, as the mixture won’t stick to your fingers. Use mashed potato that hasn’t been watered down with milk, or the mixture may be too sloppy. When cooking your rissoles, don’t be tempted to increase the heat, as they’ll burn on the outside before they are fully cooked on the inside. The sauce is a lovely mix of flavours. For a deliciously thick sauce, keep cooking it until it reduces and thickens. Key ingredients in this French chicken rissoles recipe Chicken mince is inexpensive and easily forms into rissoles, as it is quite moist. It’s also quite a neutral base for adding stronger flavours, such as the French onion soup mix in this recipe. Al mashed potato helps to bind everything together and is a clever way to boost the veg in these rissoles. Use pouring cream for the sauce as it will be better able to handle the heat without splitting. Try some more of our favourite rissole recipes. These pork and apple rissoles look particularly yummy. This recipe was originally submitted by Greer Worsley, recipe developer for Australia’s Best Recipes. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Natasha Shaw.

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Impossible egg and bacon slice

This super simple savoury slice is made from budget ingredients like bacon, eggs and peas so you can feed your family on the cheap!

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Beef rissoles

Classic homemade beef rissoles are just so quick and easy to make and they are so much tastier than bought rissoles.

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Mango chicken slow cooker curry

The fruity mango flavours in this slow cooker chicken curry match beautifully with the coconut milk and turmeric. Enjoy with steamed rice and a squeeze of lime juice.

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Slow Cooker Devilled Sausages

Slow-cooked tasty sausages that can be frozen and reheated for later.

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Easy and healthier crustless quiche

Lower the carbs in your favourite quiche by making it crustless. Load up the filling with nutritious veggies and salmon and you’ll have a delicious, wholesome lunch.

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Creamy chicken and bacon turnovers

Everything is better with pastry, and these creamy chicken and bacon turnovers are no exception. The creamy savoury filling is wrapped in rich butter puff pastry and baked until golden - you won’t be able to stop at one.

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Curried Cabbage

This goes well with mashed potato and sausages for an easy but tasty meal. I have small children so I take their cabbage out before I add the curry powder.

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Dead Easy Chicken Casserole

This easy one-pan chicken casserole is perfect for the whole family.

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Creamy chicken in the slow cooker

Here’s an easy, warming slow cooker chicken recipe that you can prepare ahead of time. And any leftovers will be delicious the next day!

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Chicken alfredo gnocchi bake

We take a few shortcuts in our cheesy pasta bake like using store-bought gnocchi for an easy chicken dinner you can whip up together in minutes.

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Muffin pan Teriyaki beef rissoles

Whip up these easy Teriyaki beef rissoles in your muffin pan. They’ll be ready in no time at all!

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Slow cooker chicken risotto

Don’t waste your time stirring away at the stovetop. Pop everything into the slow cooker and leave it to work its magic. This chicken risotto is every bit as creamy and delicious as if you’d stirred it yourself, without all that hard work! Enjoy the night off 🙂 How to make slow cooker chicken risotto: key tips Just like cooking a risotto on the stovetop, you start by softening the onion and garlic in a pan. When you add the rice, give it a good stir so that it is coated in the onion mixture. Then cook it, stirring, for a minute or two to ‘toast’ the rice a little. This will create a thin protective layer around each grain that will help it absorb the liquid slowly and more evenly, which will give your risotto a better texture and flavour. Once in the slow cooker, it’s easy to overcook the rice, and every slow cooker is different, so this isn’t a slow-cooker recipe you can walk away from for the day. Make sure to check regularly until the rice is just cooked. Key ingredients in this slow cooker chicken risotto recipe The cook uses breast chicken in this recipe, which is a lean and affordable cut. You could also use chicken thigh fillets, if you wish. Arborio rice is best for a risotto because it has a high starch content and the short thick grains easily absorb liquids while releasing starch, creating the characteristic creaminess associated with risotto. Opt for a dry white wine, such as chardonnay or pinot grigio/gris. The wine imparts a lovely flavour, but if you would like to omit it, simply add an extra ½ cup (125ml) of stock. This recipe has a good hit of rosemary. If you prefer a more subtle flavour, reduce the amount to 1 sprig, or even half a sprig. You could also add other herbs, such as chopped fresh parsley or sage, if you like. I also recommend a good sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper when serving, along with the parmesan. Browse through more risotto recipes to find your favourites. This pumpkin risotto also looks mega satisfying. This recipe was originally submitted by Greer Worsley, a member of the Australia’s Best Recipe community. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Australia’s Best Recipe team and Natasha Shaw.

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Slow cooker braised steak and onions recipe

Steak and onions have always been a delicious pairing, but slow cook them together and wow! those flavours mingle and delight.

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Easy beef stroganoff

This easy beef stroganoff is made with blade steak, but can be made with cheaper cuts of meat, too. Serve it with thick noodles or pasta for a nourishing dish that will satisfy everyone’s cravings.