Description
Easy Chicken Fricassee is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken and a creamy sauce with vibrant vegetables. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe offers rich flavors and delightful aromas that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy this comforting meal served over rice or pasta, making it a go-to favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in fresh thyme and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg