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French Chicken Casserole

Delicious French Chicken Casserole for Cozy Evenings

This French Chicken Casserole is a comforting dish perfect for cozy evenings, featuring savory chicken thighs and tender baby gold potatoes in a luscious white wine sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs skin-on for maximum flavor and juiciness
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for searing
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms can substitute with eggplant or zucchini
  • 2 pieces shallots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dry white wine like Pinot Grigio
  • 2 cups chicken stock homemade preferred
  • 1.5 pounds baby gold potatoes halved
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C) and season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and pepper.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs until golden brown.
  3. Sauté chopped shallots, diced celery, and sliced cremini mushrooms in the same pot until tender.
  4. Add minced garlic and flour, stirring to create a thick mixture for the sauce.
  5. Deglaze with dry white wine and simmer before adding chicken stock.
  6. Combine in the potatoes, fresh herbs, and return the seared chicken to the pot skin-side up.
  7. Cover and bake for 40-45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
  8. Add heavy cream, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider making this dish a day in advance; the flavors deepen overnight. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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