Description
A comforting and flavorful French Chicken Casserole that combines tender chicken thighs with a creamy mushroom sauce, seasoned with herbs and white wine. This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy dinner with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken and sear in a skillet. Transfer to a plate.
- Cook Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrots, and mushrooms. Add garlic, tomato paste, and flour.
- Deglaze Pan: Pour in white wine and broth. Add herbs and simmer.
- Bake: Return chicken to the pan, cover, and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in cream, simmer, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with bread, potatoes, or rice.
- For richer flavor, use a mix of chicken pieces.
- Substitute wine with broth and a splash of vinegar if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
