French Chicken Casserole

French Chicken Casserole is a comforting one-pot dish made with tender chicken, potatoes, mushrooms, and herbs simmered in a rich white wine and cream sauce. It’s simple to prepare and brings classic French flavors into an easy home-cooked meal.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 6 Servings

Course: Chicken, Main Course

Cuisine: French

Calories: 420

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and 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
½ cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock
1 pound baby gold potatoes halved
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
¼ cup heavy cream

Method

Step 1: Season and Sear

Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat butter in your pan. Place chicken skin-side down and cook until golden. Turn and cook for a few more minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Vegetables

In the same pan, add mushrooms, shallots, and celery. Cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.

Step 3: Build the Sauce

Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well. Pour in white wine and scrape the bottom of the pan. Let it cook for a few minutes. Add chicken stock and mix.

Step 4: Add Everything Back

Return the chicken to the pan. Add potatoes, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.

Step 5: Simmer and Bake

Cover and cook on low heat for 30–35 minutes or place in the oven at 180°C (350°F). The chicken should be tender and cooked through.

Step 6: Finish with Cream

Stir in the cream and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Notes

1. Brown the chicken well for better taste

2. Don’t skip the wine step, it builds flavor

3. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving

4. Adjust salt at the end

5. Use fresh herbs when possible