This French classic couldnt be easier.

Its a well-rounded way to look at your plate.

Chicken fricassee is a great example of a relatively simple and straightforward meal that ticks all of the boxes.

chicken fricasse in a dutch oven (close-up)

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The French recipe brings chicken and savory vegetables with a thick, creamy gravy.

Its a classic, retro recipe worthy of making a weeknight reappearance on any modern dinner table.

What Is Chicken Fricassee?

chicken fricassee lifted from the dutch oven

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I then add butter to the chicken fat and use it to saute the vegetables.

Season both sides with the salt and pepper, then coat in the flour, shaking off any excess.

Transfer to a room temperature large skillet or Dutch oven, skin side down.

chicken fricassee with mashed potatoes in a bowl with some mashed potatoes and sauce drizzled on it at a table setting with another serving in a bowl, a plate of bread, and more chicken fricassee in a dutch oven

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The chicken will not be fully cooked.

Add the cream to the center of the pan, gently mixing and swirling to distribute throughout the sauce.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives (if using) and serve.

chicken thighs searing on the dutch oven for chicken fricassee recipe

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Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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aromatics and carrots added to dutch oven for chicken fricassee recipe

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dutch oven deglazed with white wine and broth for chicken fricassee recipe

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chicken fricassee boiling in the dutch oven

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heavy cream added to dutch oven for chicken fricassee recipe

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chicken fricassee in dutch oven topped with minced herbs

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chicken fricassee with mashed potatoes in two bowls at a table setting with more chicken fricassee in a dutch oven, a bowl of bread, and utensilts on the counter

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