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French Chicken Casserole

Heartwarming French Chicken Casserole for Cozy Nights

Experience the flavors of France with this comforting French Chicken Casserole, featuring chicken thighs, creamy potatoes, and aromatic herbs.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dry white wine like pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
  • 2 cups chicken stock low-sodium recommended
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
For the Vegetables
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
  • 2 large shallots thinly sliced
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 pound baby gold potatoes
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Generously season the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. In a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down, searing for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, add cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced shallots, and chopped celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant.
  6. Sprinkle all-purpose flour over sautéed vegetables, stirring for about 1 minute until lightly browned.
  7. Carefully pour in dry white wine while scraping browned bits from the bottom. Allow to simmer for a couple of minutes.
  8. Add chicken stock, baby gold potatoes, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to the pot.
  9. Return seared chicken thighs to the pot, nestling them among the vegetables and potatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  10. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175°F and potatoes are tender.
  11. Stir in heavy cream after baking and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad to balance the richness.

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