Chicken Fricassee (French)

A classic French dish of chicken cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made with butter, onions, and mushrooms.

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Ingredients

Protein

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 8 pieces

Vegetables

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cups mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake), sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced

Pantry

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Cheese

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons grated Gruyère cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

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Chicken Fricassee Sauce (if applicable)

Mix the following:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Recipe Steps

1. Preparation of Ingredients

Chop onion, mushrooms, carrots, celery, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Searing Chicken Pieces

Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.

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3. Softening Onions and Mushrooms

Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 5 minutes.

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4. Adding Aromatics and Chicken Broth

Add garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in white wine and chicken broth. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until liquid has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

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5. Adding Chicken Pieces and Simmering

Return seared chicken pieces to skillet. Cover with lid and simmer over low

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