Chicken Fricassee Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Chicken Fricassee recipe that features tender chicken cooked in a creamy sauce with vegetables and aromatic thyme, perfect for a hearty meal.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
For the Chicken:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 8 chicken thighs and legs, combined
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, cut into large pieces
- 3–4 sprigs thyme (leaves only)
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Preheat and Brown Chicken: Preheat oven to 350°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown in olive oil in a pan. Remove and set aside.
- Saute Vegetables: In the same pan, saute onions, carrots, garlic, and thyme until softened.
- Add Flour and Wine: Stir in flour, then add white wine and simmer.
- Add Stock and Bake: Pour in chicken stock, return chicken to the pan, and bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
- Finish with Cream: Remove from oven, stir in heavy cream, and season to taste.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your preference for a more personalized taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Chicken Fricassee, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, Creamy Chicken