Description
A comforting and flavorful dish, Chicken Fricassee with Apples is a classic French recipe featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a creamy sauce with the sweetness of apples. Perfect for a cozy autumn dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken Fricassee:
- 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Sauce:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs: with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil and butter: in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken thighs on both sides for about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Cook the onion and garlic: in the same skillet until softened. Add apple slices and cook until they start to soften.
- Deglaze the pan: with white wine, then add chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and apples: to a serving platter. Stir heavy cream into the sauce and simmer until slightly thickened. Pour sauce over chicken and apples. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
