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A plate of 50-Minute Chicken Fricassee with creamy mushroom sauce, served with rice and a side of peas.

Chicken Fricassee

This recipe offers a simple and delicious way to prepare chicken fricassee, perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a satisfying meal with minimal effort. It's designed to be beginner-friendly and deliver great flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 569

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped about 1 cup
  • 1 lbs. Portobello mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon blanc
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken stock I used my homemade chicken stock recipe.
For the Sauce
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons tarragon, minced If you can’t find tarragon, you can use parsley

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Plate
  • Aluminum foil
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat dry chicken breasts with paper towels and season them generously with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Place chicken breasts and cook each side for 4 minutes, in medium high heat. At this point they will not be cooked thoroughly.
  3. Place them on a plate, cover with aluminum foil and set aside.
  4. Add the mushrooms, onions, and white wine to same skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned.
  5. Add garlic and flour and give it a generous stir. Cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add chicken broth; scrape the bottom to loosen the brown bits and cook until the broth is boiling.
  7. Add the chicken and all the juices in the plate and cover it with a lid. Cook in medium heat, until the chicken registers 160 F. degrees when a thermometer is inserted in the middle. This will take 5 to 10 minutes.
  8. In the meantime, whisk the egg yolk and sour cream in a small bowl.
  9. Take the chicken breasts out and place it on a platter. Cover it with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  10. Measure 1/2 cup of the mushroom sauce and stir it into the sour cream and egg mixture. Mix.
  11. Stirring constantly, slowly pour the mixture into the skillet. Stir in the lemon juice, tarragon, and nutmeg. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  12. Taste it for seasoning and add more, if necessary.
  13. To serve, place a chicken breast on a plate and pour the sauce over it. Sprinkle it with more tarragon.

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 54gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 887mgPotassium: 1114mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 415IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. This dish can also be frozen for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving. For the freshest flavor, add lemon juice, nutmeg, and fresh tarragon just before serving.

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