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Chicken Fricassee
This chicken fricassee is tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and carrots. An easy, one pot meal that's quick enough for a busy weeknight, yet elegant enough to serve to company!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds bone in, skin on chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large carrots peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 stalk celery finely diced
- 12 ounces mushrooms halved
- 1 cup pearl onions fresh or frozen, peeled
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces on both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown. You may need to work in batches.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the pan. Place on a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Melt the butter in the pan.
- Add the carrots, celery, mushrooms and onions to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and Italian seasoning.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until wine has reduced by half.
- Add the chicken broth to the pan. Stir and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken pieces back to the pan.
- Cover the pan. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Uncover the pan. Stir in the cream and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
920mg
(38%)
Potassium
424mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4389IU
(88%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 920mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 424mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4389IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.