Description
Rustic French chicken casserole brings hearty countryside warmth straight to dinner tables with classic provincial flavors. Layers of tender chicken, rich herbs, and savory vegetables promise a delightful meal that comforts and satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion (finely sliced)
- 2 carrots (sliced into rounds)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms (sliced)
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- Olive oil for sauteing
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a welcoming environment for the casserole.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, gently transforming onions until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce garlic, carrots, and mushrooms to the skillet, allowing them to soften and develop a rich, tender texture.
- Season chicken breasts with your preferred herbs and spices, then carefully place them into the skillet.
- Sear the chicken for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side, creating a golden-brown exterior that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Whisk together chicken broth and cream in a mixing bowl, creating a luxurious, silky sauce.
- Cascade the creamy mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the entire skillet contents to a greased baking dish, maintaining the layered arrangement.
- Drape the dish with foil and slide into the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, encouraging a golden, slightly crisp surface.
Notes
- Enhance flavor depth by using bone-in chicken thighs for richer, more succulent results compared to chicken breasts.
- Make this dish gluten-free by substituting regular flour with cornstarch or almond flour when seasoning chicken.
- Elevate nutrition by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for increased color and vitamins.
- Reduce cooking time and maintain moisture by using a Dutch oven instead of transferring to a separate baking dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg