Chicken and Mushroom Fricassee

Chicken and mushroom fricassee is a classic French dish prepared by simmering chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Thighs (skinless and boneless)800Grams
Button Mushrooms (sliced)400Grams
Onion (medium-sized, finely chopped)1Count
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Butter (unsalted)50Grams
All-purpose Flour (for thickening)2Tbsp
Chicken Broth (low sodium)500Milliliters
Heavy Cream (whole milk based)200Milliliters
White Wine (dry)150Milliliters
Thyme (fresh)1Bunch
Bay Leaf (dried)1Count
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)1Tsp
Parsley (fresh, chopped for garnish)1Bunch

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the onions and garlic, sauté until the onions are translucent.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are browned and any liquid has evaporated.
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well to coat.
  6. Gradually add the white wine, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  8. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, add the thyme and bay leaf, and cover. Simmer for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the lid, stir in the heavy cream, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  10. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, remove the thyme and bay leaf, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Prep

  • Thaw chicken thighs if frozen

Kitchen equipment

Large SkilletWooden Spoon