Description
Easy Chicken Fricassee is the ultimate comfort dish that combines succulent chicken thighs in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and fresh herbs. This recipe is simple yet impressive, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining friends. Serve it over rice or noodles to create an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz sliced button mushrooms
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; add chicken to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on each side (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Toss in sliced mushrooms and fresh thyme; sauté until mushrooms release moisture and start to brown (about 4-6 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Let simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, cooking until heated through (3-5 minutes).
- Serve warm over rice or noodles, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider using bone-in chicken pieces. - Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like peas or bell peppers. - To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.