Fricassée de Poulet (France)

An authentic recipe for traditional French Fricassée de Poulet, highlighting tender chicken simmered in an aromatic white wine and mushroom cream sauce.

Level Medium Prep 20 min Cook 45 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

65 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 45m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional French Fricassée de Poulet, highlighting tender chicken simmered in an aromatic white wine and mushroom cream sauce.

A timeless French favorite combining tender chicken, mushrooms, and shallots in a creamy white wine sauce.

Instructions

Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sauté until golden white without letting them brown heavily.
Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside on a plate.
In the same pot, add the remaining butter, chopped shallots, and mushrooms, cooking until soft and fragrant.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
Pour in the dry white wine to deglace the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, and let it reduce by half.
Return the chicken and its juices back into the pot, pour in the chicken broth, cover, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Garnish with fresh chopped tarragon or parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories 510

Protein 38g

Carbs 6g

Fat 34g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 2g

Sodium 580mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 45 min

Total 65 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.7
Presentation 9.2
Nutrition 7.5
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.2
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 8.0
Would Make Again 9.2

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An exquisite French classic offering tender chicken in a velvety, wine-infused cream sauce.

Pros

Rich and luxurious flavor
Tender meat
Classic culinary technique

Cons

Requires careful heat control

Overview

A timeless French favorite combining tender chicken, mushrooms, and shallots in a creamy white wine sauce.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional French Fricassée de Poulet, highlighting tender chicken simmered in an aromatic white wine and mushroom cream sauce.

Tips

Avoid browning the chicken too much to stay true to the traditional pale appearance of a fricassée
Use fresh tarragon for a distinctive authentic French herbaceous flavor
Serve over buttery mashed potatoes, rice, or with crusty French bread to soak up the luxurious sauce