Description
A classic French chicken stew made with tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms, carrots, and herbs. This version is a quick, one-pot recipe perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 700g / 1.4 lb chicken thigh fillets, cut into large 5cm/2” pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
- 200g / 7 oz mushrooms, halved if small or quartered
- 2 tbsp flour (plain/all-purpose)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken stock/broth, low sodium
- 1/2 cup thickened/heavy cream
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped (garnish)
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic, onion, carrot, and mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute to cook out raw flavor.
- Pour in wine and stir, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add chicken stock, cream, mustard, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Bring to simmer, then lower heat and cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for best flavor and tenderness.
- Dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay works best.
- For a lighter version, use light cream or milk, though the sauce will be thinner.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
