Description
A comforting French Chicken Casserole, perfect for chilly evenings, featuring juicy chicken thighs, earthy mushrooms, and a cheesy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheese, grated (Gruyère or similar)
- 2 cups cooked pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the chicken thighs on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the onions, garlic, and mushrooms in the same skillet until soft.
- Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently.
- Place the chicken in a casserole dish, and pour the creamy mushroom mixture on top.
- Top with grated cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve over cooked pasta if desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for enhanced flavor or swap for other proteins like pork or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg