Description
French Fricassée de Poulet is a comforting French chicken stew made with tender chicken simmered in a creamy white sauce with mushrooms, carrots, onions, and herbs. This elegant yet cozy dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1.4 kg chicken pieces, bone-in and skin-on
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 250 g mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 750 ml chicken stock
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the onion, carrots, and mushrooms to the same pot. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir well to coat the vegetables.
- Slowly pour in the chicken stock while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Return the chicken to the pot and add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and simmer gently for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the bay leaf, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add peas during the last 5 minutes for extra color and sweetness.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Boneless chicken thighs can be used with a shorter cooking time.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- The flavors deepen beautifully when reheated the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
