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Creamy chicken fricassée made with golden seared chicken simmered in a rich garlic cream sauce with mushrooms, onions, and fresh parsley.

Chicken Fricassée

This creamy Chicken Fricassée is rich, cozy, savory, and packed with comforting flavor from golden chicken, mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and silky cream sauce. It’s an easy one-pan dinner that feels elegant enough for company while still being perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, French-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced thin
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Tongs

Method
 

Prep
  1. Slice onions and mushrooms.
  2. Mince garlic and chop parsley.
  3. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  4. Measure broth and cream ahead of time.
Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium and add remaining butter.
  4. Sauté onions and mushrooms for 6–8 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Sprinkle flour into the skillet and stir well for 1 minute.
  7. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to create a smooth sauce.
  8. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 12–15 minutes until cooked through and tender.
  9. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 2–3 minutes until silky and slightly thickened.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs create even deeper flavor and stay extra juicy.
  • Do not boil the cream sauce aggressively or it may separate.
  • Mushrooms add traditional fricassée flavor, but can be omitted if preferred.
  • A splash of white wine can be added with the broth for extra depth.
  • The sauce thickens more as it rests.