Description
This French Chicken Casserole recipe is a flavorful, rustic dish made with tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich white wine sauce. Inspired by classic French cuisine, it’s a one-pan meal perfect for comforting family dinners or special occasions. With simple ingredients like chicken thighs, carrots, mushrooms, and herbs, this casserole delivers elegant flavors without fuss. Keywords: French chicken casserole, chicken casserole, white wine chicken, French cuisine, one-pan meal.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them on both sides in the skillet. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring to combine.
- Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add chicken broth, thyme, bay leaves, and heavy cream, stirring well.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side up. Cover and bake in the oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use skinless chicken thighs for a lighter version.
- Substitute the white wine with extra chicken broth if preferred.
- Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg