• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Easy Recipes for Busy Parents

  • All Recipes
  • Air Fryer
  • Asian
  • Dinner
  • Instant Pot
  • Dessert
  • About Us
menu icon
go to homepage
  • All Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • About Me
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • All Recipes
    • Subscribe
    • About Me
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    You are here: Crunchy Creamy Sweet / Dinner / Easy Chicken Fricassee

    Easy Chicken Fricassee

    Published: Aug 23, 2021 · Modified: Oct 3, 2022 by Anna 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Sharing is caring!

    369 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This Chicken Fricassee is a one-pan meal made with chicken, vegetables and creamy sauce. Delicious French dish that's very easy to make at home with simple ingredients! 

    This dish finds itself in the category of comfort food, along with Chicken Paprikash and my French Onion Roasted Chicken.

    Chicken thighs with veggie sauce in serving dish.
    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • What is Chicken Fricassee?
    • Ingredients:
    • How to make Chicken Fricassee?
    • How I simplified the recipe?
    • Best tips!
    • What to serve with Chicken Fricassee?
    • Recipe FAQs:
    • More chicken dinner recipes:
    • Easy Chicken Fricassee

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Today, I am adding another European classic dish to my collection. This time we are learning from the French, how to make one of their comfort food meals: Chicken Fricassee. It is a classic French dish made with chicken pieces, vegetables, and creamy white sauce.

    I simplified the recipe to make it really easy but not lose the flavor. The perfect example of using simple ingredients to make an incredible meal. It's easy so you can whip it up any day of the week!

    What is Chicken Fricassee?

    Fricassee refers to the cooking method when you saute first and then cook like a stew. In this case, we brown the chicken first, then cook it with sauteed veggies in the sauce.

    Ingredients:

    Ingredients for chicken fricassee on a marble board.
    • chicken parts: I used bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, you can use any parts
    • vegetables: carrots, celery, mushrooms, onion, garlic
    • butter and oil: my favorite combo for browning chicken
    • stock: vegetable or chicken OR chicken bouillon with water
    • cornstarch: to thicken the sauce
    • seasoning: dried thyme, salt and pepper

    How to make Chicken Fricassee?

    • Start by trimming off excess fat from chicken. Season each piece with salt and pepper.
    • Melt butter with oil in a cast iron skillet.
    • Brown chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove onto a plate.
    Chicken thighs cooking in pan.
    • Add onion to the pan with fat and saute until translucent.
    • Add remaining veggies and thyme.
    • Saute for 5 to 6 minutes.
    Diced veggies in skillet.
    • Mix stock with cornstarch. Add to veggies and stir well.
    • Bring mixture to a simmer.
    • Add chicken back to the pan. Cover and cook for 30 minutes OR until the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees F.
    Sauce in skillet.
    • Remove pan from heat. Remove the chicken from the sauce.
    • Add cream of half and half to sauce and stir in well.
    • Place chicken back in the sauce. Let the dish cool slightly before serving.
    Cream and chicken added to skillet.

    How I simplified the recipe?

    A classic French chicken Fricassee uses chicken thighs, bone-in breasts, drumsticks, etc. I chose thighs because it's what I prefer when it comes to bone-in chicken parts.

    You can use white wine and chicken stock to make the sauce. However, white wine is not an ingredient I cook with often so I used the stock. You can use a concentrate, like a bouillon cube or "Better than Bouillon", just add water.

    I cook the entire dish in one pan, on the stove. Most recipes state to bake it in the oven, but I prefer to cook it on the stove. It takes the same amount of time.

    Best tips!

    • Remove skin from chicken if desired.
    • Always use a meat thermometer when cooking chicken parts.
    • Add cream or half and half last; if the dish is too hot, it can separate so take it off the heat to let it stop simmering, then add cream.
    • Read the recipe first, before you start cooking. Prep the veggies so they are ready to go.
    Chicken thighs in fricassee sauce in skillet.

    What to serve with Chicken Fricassee?

    Whenever I make meat with sauce, I always want to serve it with mashed potatoes. It's pure comfort food to me! You can serve it with rice or even noodles. Roasted potatoes will work too!

    Recipe FAQs:

    What chicken is best for this dish?

    I recommend using any chicken pieces with bones you can buy. One of the most affordable options are bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks. They have more flavor than chicken breasts.

    How to store leftovers?

    Any leftovers should be stored in a container with lid, in the fridge, for up to 4 days. Reheat the chicken in a microwave or in a skillet. Add chicken stock to make more sauce, if needed.

    Can I use heavy cream to make the sauce?

    Absolutely! Heavy cream or sour cream can be used in place of half and half with cornstarch.

    Chicken thighs with sauce in a bowl.

    More chicken dinner recipes:

    • Easy Chicken Cassoulet
    • Grilled Chicken Thighs
    • Breaded Chicken Cutlets
    • Chicken Paprikash

    If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!

    Chicken fricassee in a dish.

    Easy Chicken Fricassee

    Author: Anna
    This Chicken Fricassee is a one-pan meal made with chicken, vegetables and creamy sauce. Delicious French dish that's very easy to make at home with simple ingredients! 
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine French
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 620 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 to 5 bone-in skin-on chicken pieces I used thighs
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 3 tablespoons oil
    • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 medium carrots diced
    • 2 celery ribs diced
    • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 ½ cup chicken stock
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • ¼ cup heavy cream or half and half

    Instructions
     

    • Trim off excess fat of chicken. Season each piece with salt and pepper.
    • In a cast iron skillet, melt butter with oil.
    • Brown chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove onto a plate.
    • To the pan with fat add onion and saute until translucent.
    • Add remaining veggies and thyme. Saute for 5 to 6 minutes.
    • In a bowl, mix stock with cornstarch. Add to veggies and stir well. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
    • Add chicken back to pan. Cover and cook for 30 minutes OR until the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165° F.
    • Remove pan from heat. Remove chicken from sauce.
    • Add cream of half and half to sauce and stir in well.
    • Place chicken back in the sauce. Let the dish cool slightly before serving.
    • Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve.

    Notes

    • Remove skin from chicken if desired.
    • Always use a meat thermometer when cooking chicken parts.
    • Add cream or half and half last; if the dish is too hot, it can separate so take it off the heat to let it stop simmering, then add cream.
    • Read the recipe first, before you start cooking. Prep the veggies so they are ready to go
    • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5793IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

    More Dinner Recipes

    • Creamy Garlic Chicken
    • Air Fryer Pizza from Scratch
    • Creamy Tomato Chicken
    • Homemade Chili Seasoning

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Did you make this recipe? Let me know! Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Diane says

      June 11, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      So good it broke the mouth! Because I have some health issues, I substituted vegan "butter" for the real thing and used boneless skinless chicken breasts. To get them to brown nicely, I made sure they were patted dry, then dusted with a little cornstarch. For the cream at the end, I mixed almond milk with a little reduced fat sour cream to equal the quarter cup. Had no mushrooms so threw in frozen peas instead. Still super deelish and now my go-to fricassee. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        June 12, 2022 at 5:14 pm

        Thank you, Diane!

        Reply
    2. Natasha says

      August 24, 2021 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      This is an amazing recipe, cooked it exactly as written and it turned out delicious!! Love how creamy the sauce is,

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 02, 2021 at 9:28 pm

        Thank you, Natasha!

        Reply
    3. Eden says

      August 24, 2021 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this delicious chicken dinner! Easy to make and was so good!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 02, 2021 at 9:33 pm

        Awesome! Thank you, Eden!

        Reply
    4. Krystle says

      August 24, 2021 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      This tastes like pure comfort food. Can't wait to make it again!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 02, 2021 at 9:33 pm

        Love that! Thanks, Krystle!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Crunchy Creamy Sweet Anna

    Hi, I'm Anna! Thank you for stopping by! Here you will find easy and delicious recipes for busy people. My recipes are made with everyday ingredients and all of them are family approved!

    More about me →

    Easy Dinners

    • Quick Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe
    • Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe
    • Creamy Garlic Chicken
    • Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
    • Creamy Mushroom Garlic Chicken
    • Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole

    Popular Recipes

    • Air Fryer Shrimp
    • Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
    • Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe
    • Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe
    • BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
    • KFC Coleslaw Copycat Recipe

    Featured in

    Logos of publications like yahoo, Parade magazine, MSN.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Crunchy Creamy Sweet All rights reserved.

    © Copyright 2023 - Crunchy Creamy Sweet - Privacy Policy