Chicken Fricasse

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: French

Chicken Fricasse is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy tarragon-infused sauce. The combination of mushrooms, carrots, and aromatic herbs makes it a perfect choice for a hearty yet elegant meal, ideal for family dinners or special occasions. Served with rice, it's sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 lb. chicken, cut up
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 5 sprigs fresh tarragon
  • 1 carrot, peeled, quartered and cut in 1-inch lengths
  • 1/4 lb. mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup cream

Instructions

  1. Fry the chicken in butter in a heavy skillet for 5 minutes; add chopped onion, minced garlic, and tarragon sprigs.
  2. Sprinkle with flour, stirring to distribute evenly.
  3. Add water and carrots to the skillet.
  4. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken and keep warm.
  6. Let the sauce cook down, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the tarragon sprigs; add cream, salt, and pepper.
  8. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  9. Stir in chopped tarragon and serve with rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

644 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.8g 38% DV
Total Fat 34.6g 44% DV
Carbs 70.9g 26% DV
Fiber 9.8g 35% DV
Sugar 13g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 456.5mg 20% DV
Potassium 1750.3mg 37% DV
Cholesterol 96.5mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 933mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 25.1mg 28% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 427.3mg 33% DV
Iron 11.2mg 62% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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