The inspiration for this Chicken Fricassée comes from my sister-in-law. She was relating a story about a friend living in France and how, as a thank you gesture, her friend made a chicken and mushroom dish with crème fraiche for dinner one night. The dish was so delicious that it made a lasting impression, so much so, that it inspired me to make my version, and mine was also incredibly delicious.
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.
