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Creamy Chicken Casserole

Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipe

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
 Chicken legs and thighs browned, then slowly braised in white wine sauce with herbs and carrots, then finished with a touch of cream for a rich and satisfying casserole.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine European, French
Servings 6
Calories 543 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 chicken legs and thighs combined
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 3-4 sprigs thyme, leaves only
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 125ml/ ½cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 375ml/1 ½cups chicken stock
  • 125ml/1/2cup double/heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan and brown seasoned with salt and pepper chicken legs and thighs for approximately 4 minutes per side over medium heat until golden on each side but not cooked all the way through. Remove to a plate and set aside till needed. 
  • Discard all fat but 1 tablespoon from the pan and add 1 tbsp of butter. Sauté chopped onion and carrots over low heat for 8-10 minutes. Do not allow onions to brown. Add minced garlic and thyme leaves, cook briefly for half a minute. Add the flour and stir to combine until the flour has turned into a paste and is slightly browned. Add the wine while stirring, let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by a half, then add the chicken stock, turn the heat up and bring to a boil, then take it off the heat. 
  • Return the chicken to the pan and bake in the oven uncovered for 45 minutes. Then take out of the oven and add the double/heavy cream and gently stir to incorporate the cream into the sauce. Taste and season with more salt if necessary. 

Nutrition

Calories: 543kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 662mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3945IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1.7mg
Keyword chicken casserole, creamy chicken recipe
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