Name: Chicken Fricassee – A Classic French Comfort Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: PT-489860H7M22S
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 4 chicken drumsticks; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, can substitute with chicken broth); 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme); 2 bay leaves; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Description

Chicken Fricassee is a classic French comfort dish made with tender pieces of chicken simmered in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce. It’s rich, elegant, and bursting with flavor — perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, can substitute with chicken broth)
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
2 bay leaves
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown on all sides, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute to form a roux.
Slowly pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
Add chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer gently for 35–40 minutes, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
Remove chicken to a plate. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer sauce for 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Return chicken to the sauce to warm through. Discard bay leaves and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles to soak up the sauce.
For extra richness, stir in a splash of lemon juice or a knob of butter before serving.
This dish tastes even better the next day — store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Category: Main Course
Method: Simmered
Cuisine: French