French Chicken Casserole Recipe
This French Chicken Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all baked to perfection. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 8 oz baby potatoes, halved
Other:
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden brown. Set aside.
- Cook vegetables: In the same pan, cook onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Add potatoes and mustard.
- Deglaze: Pour in white wine to deglaze. Add chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer.
- Bake: Return chicken to the pan. Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Stir in cream and bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute boneless chicken thighs or breasts, adjusting cooking time.
- Serve with crusty bread to enjoy the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
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