French Chicken Fricassée with Mushrooms & Tarragon

Fricassée de poulet aux champignons et à l’estragon | Chicken fricassée with mushrooms and tarragon

RECIPES TO NOURISH LIFE

Tender chicken, golden mushrooms and fresh tarragon come together in a gently creamy sauce, a comforting dish for a meal shared around the table.

French Chicken Fricassée with Mushrooms & Tarragon

Serves 4 | Preparation: 15 minutes · Cooking: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 600 g boneless chicken thighs
  • 300 g button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 150 ml chicken stock
  • 150 ml cooking cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
  • Salt, freshly ground pepper and a squeeze of lemon

Preparation

  1. Season the chicken. Brown in olive oil in a large skillet for 4–5 minutes per side; set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, cook the shallot and mushrooms until their moisture has evaporated. Add the garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Pour in the stock, stir in the mustard and return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer gently for 12–15 minutes, until the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) internally.
  4. Stir in the cream and simmer uncovered for a few minutes until lightly thickened. Add the tarragon, adjust the seasoning and finish with a little lemon juice.

Chef Marie’s Note

Add fresh tarragon near the end of cooking to preserve its delicate fragrance. Serve with mashed potatoes or green beans.