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Rustic Chicken Casserole

Rustic Chicken Casserole

A rustic French chicken casserole recipe with chicken thighs, potatoes & herbs. Easy one-pot comfort food perfect for a cozy family dinner. Step-by-step guide.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 thighs chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on or boneless, skinless for lighter option
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup white wine optional, substitute with chicken broth
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 6 small potatoes, halved
  • 0.25 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 leaves bay leaves

Equipment

  • Large ovenproof casserole dish
  • Sharp knife for chopping
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the chicken thighs in a heated casserole dish with olive oil until golden brown on both sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped onion in the same pan for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Deglaze the pan with white wine or chicken broth, scraping the browned bits, and let simmer for a minute.
  5. Add chicken stock, crème fraîche, thyme, and bay leaves to the pan, stirring to combine.
  6. Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the dish, add halved potatoes, and bring to a gentle simmer on the stovetop.
  7. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the casserole from the oven, let it sit for a minute, then serve warm garnished with fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole is flexible if you're missing ingredients; feel free to substitute as needed. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a lighter option that cooks faster. You can also add a variety of vegetables according to what's available.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for 2-3 months.
For added flavor, serve garnished with fresh parsley.
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