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French Chicken Casserole

Cozy French Chicken Casserole for Heartwarming Nights

A heartwarming French Chicken Casserole featuring bone-in chicken thighs and baby potatoes, enveloped in a creamy herb-infused white wine sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Black pepper Adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter For sautéing
  • 8 ounces Cremini mushrooms Substitutable with zucchini
  • 2 pieces Shallots Can use onions if needed
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for best flavor
  • 1 tbsp All-purpose flour For thickening
  • 1 cup Dry white wine Pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc preferred
  • 2 cups Chicken stock Homemade preferred
  • 1 tbsp Fresh thyme Dried can be used
  • 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary Dried can be used
  • 1 leaf Bay leaf
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half
For the Vegetables
  • 1 lb Baby gold potatoes Halved for even cooking

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Generously season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then set aside.
  4. Sauté the cremini mushrooms, shallots, and celery in the same pot for 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually pour in the white wine and cook until reduced.
  6. Add chicken stock, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Simmer to combine.
  7. Nestle the chicken thighs back into the pot and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the chicken reaches 175°F (80°C).
  8. Stir in cream, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the casserole to cool before storing. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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