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Two photos of creamy chicken fricassee with golden chicken, mushrooms, carrots, and fresh herbs in a rich sauce.

Chicken Fricassee Recipe


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  • Author: meat and melt
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Golden, tender chicken in a creamy white wine sauce with hearty veggies—Chicken Fricassee is the French comfort food you didn’t know you needed.


Ingredients

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  • 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 chicken drumsticks
  • 1½ tsp salt, divided
  • 1 tsp black pepper, divided
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • ½ cup chopped carrot
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 8 oz white mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley


Instructions

  1. Season chicken with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown chicken skin-side down, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add butter to skillet and melt. Add onion, carrot, celery, mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté until softened, 7 minutes.
  4. Stir in wine; cook until reduced by half, 4–5 minutes.
  5. Add broth, cream, thyme, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Return chicken (and juices) to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through (165°F) and sauce thickens, about 25 minutes.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor and texture, chill the chicken uncovered before browning. The sauce thickens more as it rests—don’t rush it!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 42g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg