Simple French Chicken Casserole

why make this recipe

This dish is easy and warm. It uses simple ingredients you can find in any store. It cooks in one skillet and makes a rich, creamy sauce. You can serve it for a weeknight dinner or a small gathering.

introduction

This Simple French Chicken Casserole brings soft chicken, mushrooms, and a creamy mustard sauce together. If you like easy baked dishes, try a similar comfort recipe like the brioche French toast casserole recipe for a sweet option.

how to make Simple French Chicken Casserole

Start by browning the chicken to lock in flavor. Cook the onions, garlic, and mushrooms in the same pan so they pick up the chicken taste. Add broth, mustard, and thyme, let it simmer, then mix in the cream. Put the chicken back in, spoon sauce over it, cover, and bake until the chicken is done.

Ingredients :

• 4 chicken thighs
• 2 cups of mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon of mustard
• Thyme, to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil

Directions :

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them in the skillet for about 5 minutes per side.
4. Remove the chicken and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
6. Stir in chicken broth, mustard, and thyme, then bring to a simmer.
7. Add heavy cream and mix well.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some sauce over it.
9. Cover the skillet and transfer it to the oven.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve warm.

how to serve Simple French Chicken Casserole

Serve the chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. Spoon extra sauce over the side dish. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if you like.

how to store Simple French Chicken Casserole

Let the casserole cool to room temperature. Put it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently on the stove or in an oven-safe dish at 325°F (160°C) until hot.

tips to make Simple French Chicken Casserole

• Brown the chicken well for better flavor.
• Use an oven-safe skillet so you can move from stove to oven easily.
• Taste the sauce before baking and adjust salt, pepper, or mustard.
• If the sauce is too thin after baking, simmer a few minutes on the stove to reduce it.

variation (if any)

• Use boneless chicken thighs or breasts; adjust baking time if needed.
• Add a splash of white wine with the broth for extra flavor.
• Stir in spinach at the end for more greens.

FAQs

Q: Can I use chicken breasts instead of thighs?
A: Yes. Use boneless breasts and check the internal temperature. Bake until fully cooked, and watch time as breasts may cook faster.

Q: Can I make this in advance?
A: Yes. Cook most of the dish, then cool and refrigerate. Reheat in the oven until hot.

Q: Can I use half-and-half instead of heavy cream?
A: You can, but the sauce will be thinner and less rich. Simmer a bit longer to thicken.

Simple French Chicken Casserole

• Author: bennacer-blogbrandinggmail-com
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: French
• Diet: Non-Vegetarian

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Description

A warm and easy dish featuring chicken thighs, mushrooms, and a creamy mustard sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.

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Ingredients

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• 4 chicken thighs
• 2 cups of mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon of mustard
• Thyme, to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
3. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them for about 5 minutes per side.
4. Remove the chicken and set aside.
5. Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until the onions are translucent.
6. Stir in chicken broth, mustard, and thyme, then bring to a simmer.
7. Add heavy cream and mix well.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some sauce over it.
9. Cover the skillet and transfer it to the oven.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve warm.

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Notes

For best flavor, brown the chicken well and adjust seasoning as needed.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 480
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 750mg
• Fat: 30g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 35g
• Cholesterol: 100mg