Chicken And Mushroom Casserole

Chicken And Mushroom Casserole
  • Author: Antonio Carluccio

This hearty chicken fricassee recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a rich and creamy sauce. The chicken is coated in flour and pan-fried until golden-brown, then simmered in a fragrant mixture of vegetables, white wine, and chicken stock. Finished with a velvety egg yolk mixture and a sprinkling of fresh parsley, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the warm and inviting flavors of this classic chicken fricassee!

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp olive oil
  • , for dusting flour
  • 400g /14oz chicken thighs
  • 150g /5½oz small onions
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 celery
  • 300g/10½oz button mushrooms
  • 200ml/7fl oz dry white wine
  • 500ml/18fl oz chicken stock
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3 free range egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Heat six tablespoons of the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.
  • Sprinkle some flour onto a plate. Coat the chicken thighs in the flour, shaking off any excess, and carefully place into the hot oil. Fry the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden-brown on each side.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper.
  • Heat the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan and fry the onion, carrot, celery and mushrooms for five minutes, or until softened.
  • Add the wine and the stock, bring to a simmer and cook for a further 10 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and season to taste with salt, freshly ground black pepper and nutmeg. Continue to simmer for another 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through
  • Just before serving, stir in the egg yolk mixture until smooth and sprinkle over the parsley.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4