French Chicken Casserole
French Chicken Casserole is a heartwarming and comforting dish, perfect for any family dinner. Juicy chicken thighs, earthy mushrooms, and tender baby potatoes are simmered in a creamy, herb-infused sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 6chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 largeonion (chopped)
- 3 clovesgarlic (minced)
- 2stalks celery (sliced)
- 1 cupbutton mushrooms (quartered)
- 1 teaspoondried thyme
- 1 teaspoondried rosemary
- ½ cupdry white wine
- 1 poundbaby potatoes (halved)
- 2 cupschicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
- 1 cupheavy cream
- 1 cupfrozen peas
- fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in your Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and brown them on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, add onion, garlic, celery, and mushrooms. Cook until softened.
- 3
Add thyme and rosemary. Deglaze with white wine, letting it simmer and reduce.
- 4
Add the halved baby potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer until the chicken is nearly cooked, about 30 minutes.
- 5
Add the heavy cream and frozen peas, cooking until the chicken and potatoes are fully tender and the sauce is creamy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.