5 from 26 votes
Chicken Fricassee
Chicken Fricassee is a braised chicken dish cooked with carrots, celery, mushrooms, and pearl onions in a creamy sauce made from white wine, chicken broth, and cream. The chicken pieces develop golden brown skin then simmer to tender, juicy doneness while vegetables add texture and flavor to the sauce.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
298 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds chicken thighs bone in, skin on; and drumsticks
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large carrot peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 talk 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 parsley fresh, 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
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4389IU
(88%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
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.