French Style Chicken Casserole Recipe

rustic French style chicken casserole in Dutch oven with herbs and vegetables

French Style Chicken Casserole Recipe

A rustic French style chicken casserole made with tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and a rich wine-infused sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: European, French

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1 10

Resting Time: 15

Total Time: 1 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 420kcal

Cost: $22

Equipment

Dutch Oven – 5-6 quart, oven-safe
Chef’s Knife – for chopping vegetables
Wooden Spoon – for deglazing
Meat Thermometer – check doneness (165°F)
Cutting Board – for prep

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

3 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks skin-on
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion diced
3 carrots cut into chunks
3 celery stalks chopped
8 oz mushrooms sliced
4 cloves garlic minced

Seasonings & Liquids

1 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoon tomato paste
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Optional Additions

1 lb baby potatoes halved
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoon flour for thickening

Instructions

Pat dry, season with salt & pepper.
Heat oil, sear until golden, remove.
Onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms until softened.
Stir in garlic, tomato paste, cook 2 min.
Pour wine, scrape browned bits.
Broth, thyme, bay leaves, Dijon.
Nestle into pot, bring to simmer.
Cover, cook at 350°F for 45–60 min until tender.
Let casserole sit covered for 15 min before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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