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French Chicken Casserole

A rustic French-style casserole with tender chicken, mushrooms, carrots, and herbs simmered in a rich savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Casserole
  • 6 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 cup pearl onions
  • 8 oz mushrooms halved
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Liquid and Seasoning
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine optional
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large casserole pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown chicken thighs in olive oil until golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in butter until fragrant.
  3. Add carrots, pearl onions, and mushrooms and cook until slightly softened.
  4. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir well.
  5. Add chicken broth and wine while stirring.
  6. Return chicken to the pot, add thyme and bay leaf, and simmer covered for 30–35 minutes.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.