Easy Poultry Recipe: Rustic French-Style Chicken Casserole
A cozy, one-pot French chicken casserole with tender thighs, carrots, mushrooms, pearl onions, and herbs in a creamy white wine sauce. Classic, rustic comfort food with elegant flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup pearl onions or 2 shallots, halved
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or crème fraîche
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil in a Dutch oven until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic in the same pot until softened.
- Deglaze with wine and simmer. Stir in broth, mustard, herbs, and cream.
- Return chicken to pot. Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 more minutes.
- Discard bay leaf and herb stems. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Use boneless chicken if preferred — reduce baking time.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, bread, or noodles.