Creamy Chicken Fricassee Recipe – A Comforting Classic

Tender chicken, mushrooms, and a rich, creamy sauce combine to create this French-inspired dish, chicken fricassee. It's the ideal one-pot supper for warm evenings and goes well with mashed potatoes or crusty toast. This dish is a must-try for home cooks because it uses basic ingredients and simple techniques!

Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Tools Required:
Chef's knife, sharp (for cutting)
Dutch oven or large skillet (for even cooking)
Using a wooden spoon to stir
Measurement spoons and cups
For a smooth sauce, whisk.

Cooking Time:
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins

Directions:
Cook the chicken:
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.  After adding salt, pepper, and paprika to the chicken, sear it for four to five minutes on each side, or until it turns brown.  Take out and put aside.

Sauté the vegetables:
Put the mushrooms, garlic, and onion in the same pan.  Simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.  To thicken the sauce, add the flour and whisk for one minute.

Deglaze and Simmer: 
Add chicken broth, being sure to scrape away any browned bits.  Bring to a simmer with the thyme.

Add the cream last:
Put the chicken back in the pan, cover it, and boil it for ten to twelve minutes.  Add heavy cream and boil for an additional two minutes.

Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes or rice.

Nutritional Info (Per Serving)Servings: 4
Calories: 380 kcal
Carbs: 12g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g

The Best Chicken Fricassee Final Tip: 
Before adding broth, deglaze the pan with white wine for more flavour!  This gives the sauce more depth.