Description
French Chicken Casserole is a comforting dish that brings the essence of French bistros to your dining table. This easy-to-make casserole features tender, juicy chicken thighs simmered in a rich and creamy sauce, combined with sautéed onions, carrots, and mushrooms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 fresh carrots, sliced
- 1 cup button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion, sliced carrots, and mushrooms in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic during the last minute.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and desired herbs until smooth.
- Layer the sautéed vegetables in the greased baking dish. Place seasoned chicken on top and pour the sauce evenly over it all.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes after baking to allow flavors to meld.,For added richness, sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last ten minutes of baking.,Substitute seasonal vegetables based on availability or personal preference.