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French Chicken Casserole

Deliciously Cozy French Chicken Casserole for Comfort Nights

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This French Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and earthy mushrooms in a rich herb-infused sauce, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter can substitute with olive oil
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms can replace with button mushrooms or omit
  • 3 large shallots can substitute with onions
  • 2 ribs celery omit if not a fan
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free
  • ½ cup dry white wine or use chicken stock for non-alcoholic version
  • 2 cups chicken stock homemade is preferable
  • 1 pound baby gold potatoes can swap for Yukon gold or red potatoes
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 tablespoon dried equals 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon dried equals 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • ¼ cup heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Generously season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Sauté cremini mushrooms, shallots, and celery until tender and caramelized for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and flour; mix and cook for an additional minute until slightly golden.
  6. Deglaze the pot with dry white wine, scrape the bottom, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in chicken stock, baby potatoes, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf; bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Nestle the seared chicken in the mixture and cover; bake for 40-45 minutes.
  9. Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve in bowls with crusty bread or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

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