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Chicken Fricassee

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Chicken Fricassee is a comforting French classic made with tender chicken simmered in a creamy white sauce with vegetables. This one-pot dish is rich, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 carrots, sliced

  • 2 celery stalks, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup dry white wine (optional)

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup frozen peas

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken, skin side down, and sear until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.

  3. In the same pot, melt butter. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened (about 5–7 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute.

  4. Sprinkle in flour and stir well, cooking for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

  5. Slowly pour in white wine (if using) and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.

  6. Return the chicken to the pot. Add bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 35–40 minutes, until chicken is tender and cooked through.

  7. Remove chicken temporarily. Stir in heavy cream and peas. Let sauce simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes to thicken slightly.

  8. Return chicken to the pot, spoon sauce over it, and heat through.

  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute white wine with more chicken broth.

  • Bone-in chicken adds more flavor, but boneless thighs work too.

  • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

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