Description
This Creamy French-Style Chicken Casserole is a comforting dish that envelops tender chicken pieces in a rich, velvety sauce, infused with aromatic herbs and a hint of white wine. The golden, bubbly top adds a delightful crunch, contrasting beautifully with the creamy interior, making each bite a savory experience.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Vegetables: 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup frozen peas
- Liquids: 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Herbs & Spices: 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; salt and pepper to taste
- Cheese: 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- Topping: 1 cup breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine, chicken broth, and heavy cream, then add thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle the peas evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese over the chicken mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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