Description
A rustic French chicken casserole made with golden-brown chicken thighs, baby potatoes, mushrooms, shallots, and fresh herbs simmered in a creamy, flavorful sauce. This one-pot dish is hearty yet elegant, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved
3 large shallots, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1 pound baby gold potatoes, halved
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Season chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Sear chicken, skin-side down, until golden brown, 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add mushrooms, shallots, and celery to the pot. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened and browned. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly browned.
- Stir in chicken stock, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Add potatoes, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Return chicken to the pot.
- Cover and transfer Dutch oven to the oven. Bake 40–45 minutes, until potatoes are tender and chicken reaches 175°F.
- Remove from oven, stir in heavy cream, and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Add carrots or parsnips for extra sweetness.
Use tarragon or extra rosemary for a stronger herb flavor.
Skip the cream for a lighter, brothier version.
Boneless chicken thighs or breasts can be used but cook faster.
Pair with crusty bread, salad, or green beans for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising, Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
