Chicken Fricassee

Chicken Fricassee

Chicken Fricassee is an indulgent, but easy weeknight meal.

Prep10 min
Total10 min
Servings4
Difficultymedium
FrenchItalianSpanishDinner / Supper

Ingredients

  • 2 tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 lbChicken, bone in skin on thighs
  • Kosher Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper, freshly
  • 2 tbspButter
  • 1 largeOnion, chopped
  • 1 largeCarrot, peeled chopped
  • 1celery stalk, chopped
  • 8 ozMushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbspAll Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cupWhite Wine
  • 2 cupLow Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 cupHeavy Cream
  • 2 tbspParsley, freshly chopped
  • 2 tspthyme leaves, freshly

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large high-sided skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper then add to skillet and cook until golden, 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.

  2. 2

    In the same skillet add butter and melt then add onion, carrot, celery, and mushrooms and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add flour and cook 1 minute. Pour in wine and scrape up any bits on the bottom of pan and reduce wine by half, 7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add broth and cream and season with parsley, thyme, and salt and pepper. Add chicken back to pan and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened, 15 minutes.