Description
A warm and comforting French Chicken Casserole with tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and creamy goodness, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (skinless or bone-in)
- 2 cups of fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream (or a lighter alternative)
- 1 teaspoon of thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1 teaspoon of rosemary (fresh or dried)
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 2 cups of diced potatoes (or substitute with cauliflower)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Optional: 1 cup of shredded cheese (like Gruyère or Parmesan)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Toss in the sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary, and add them to the skillet to cook for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until it reaches a gentle simmer.
- Fold in the frozen peas and diced potatoes, stirring to combine.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, sprinkling cheese on top if desired.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on your dietary needs; the recipe is versatile!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg