Chicken and Mushroom Fricassee
Chicken and mushroom fricassee is a classic French dish prepared by simmering chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Thighs (skinless and boneless) | 800 | Grams |
| Button Mushrooms (sliced) | 400 | Grams |
| Onion (medium-sized, finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Butter (unsalted) | 50 | Grams |
| All-purpose Flour (for thickening) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Chicken Broth (low sodium) | 500 | Milliliters |
| Heavy Cream (whole milk based) | 200 | Milliliters |
| White Wine (dry) | 150 | Milliliters |
| Thyme (fresh) | 1 | Bunch |
| Bay Leaf (dried) | 1 | Count |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Parsley (fresh, chopped for garnish) | 1 | Bunch |
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onions and garlic, sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are browned and any liquid has evaporated.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well to coat.
- Gradually add the white wine, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, add the thyme and bay leaf, and cover. Simmer for 25 minutes.
- Remove the lid, stir in the heavy cream, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 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
