This Chicken Fricassée recipe was inspired by a story my sister-in-law shared about her friend living in France. One evening, as a heartfelt thank you, her friend prepared a simple yet unforgettable French chicken dish. It sounded so comforting, classic, and full of flavor that I couldn’t wait to recreate it at home. I had to try making my own version, and I have to say, it turned out absolutely amazing! If you love cozy, flavorful meals, this chicken with mushrooms and crème fraîche is a must-try!
Tip : You can easily substitute skin on chicken thighs if you cannot find free range chicken breasts.
Ingredients
- 2 free range chicken breasts, skin on
- vegetable spray
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium shallot, finely diced
- 1 clove grated garlic
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 8-10 medium cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/3 cup white wine
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2-3 tbsp crème fraîsche or rich sour cream
Instructions
Gather all ingredients before starting recipe
- Spray a medium sized skillet with vegetable spray and heat over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add seasoned chicken, cut in half and skin side down. Sauté for 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is golden brown.
- Remove chicken from pan and add 1 tbsp butter and stir with pan juices until it begins to bubble, then add 1 medium shallot, finely diced, 1 clove grated garlic and 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only. Stir to combine and sauté until the shallots become soft, 2-3 minutes.
- Deglaze pan with 1/3 cup white wine and cook until wine has been slightly reduced, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 8-10 medium cremini mushrooms, sliced and stir to combine. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and sauté the mixture until the mushrooms have lost most of their juices and start to brown. About 6-7 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan, reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken registers 165℉ internal temperature.
- Remove chicken to a plate, stir in 2-3 tbsp crème fraîsche or rich sour cream stir to combine and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan and serve with mashed potatoes or pasta.
