Nani's Creamy Chicken Fricassee

Name: Nani's Creamy Chicken Fricassee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 pounds bone in chicken thighs and drumsticks; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small onion, diced; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

A classic French comfort dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich mushroom and cream sauce.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 French· September 28, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

1 hour

Serves

There is something so special about a good chicken fricassee. It is the ultimate comfort food that feels fancy enough for guests but is simple enough to put together on a quiet evening at home.

My secret for the best flavor is making sure you brown the chicken well before adding the liquid. It creates a deep, savory base that makes the whole kitchen smell wonderful while it simmers.

🧺 Ingredients

3 pounds bone in chicken thighs and drumsticks
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and season them generously with salt and pepper.
2
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
3
Add the chicken skin side down and cook until the skin is golden brown, then flip and brown the other side. Remove the chicken to a plate.
4
In the same pan, add the mushrooms and cook until they are browned and tender.
5
Stir in the onion and garlic, cooking for a few minutes until softened.
6
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat, letting it cook for one minute.
7
Slowly pour in the white wine and chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pan to get all those tasty brown bits.
8
Return the chicken to the pan, cover it, and let it simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes until the meat is cooked through.
9
Remove the lid, stir in the heavy cream and fresh thyme, and let the sauce thicken for another 5 minutes.
10
Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.

💡 Tips

This dish tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld in the fridge. Serve it over buttery egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or with a thick slice of crusty bread to soak up all that lovely sauce.

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