Description
Easy Chicken Fricassee is a comforting dish that envelops tender chicken in a creamy, flavorful sauce enriched with garlic, herbs, and fresh vegetables. This quick and versatile recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Experience the rich aroma and taste that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 8 oz sliced cremini or button mushrooms
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onion and slice the mushrooms.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Add aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Create the sauce: Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream and thyme while scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet; simmer on low for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Plate and drizzle with sauce. Enjoy over rice or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg