Description
French Chicken Casserole a la Normande is a comforting dish that exudes rustic charm and rich flavors. This French-inspired casserole combines succulent chicken thighs, crispy bacon, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and sweet apples, all simmered in a luscious creamy sauce spiced with fresh thyme. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish is a delightful way to bring the warmth of French cuisine to your table. With its harmonious blend of savory and sweet ingredients, each bite offers a taste of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 medium firm apples
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, cook diced bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear in the same skillet until golden brown on both sides; remove from skillet.
- Cook chopped onion in the rendered fat until translucent, then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape browned bits from the skillet. Stir in heavy cream, potatoes, and apple wedges along with cooked bacon.
- Nestle seared chicken thighs into the mixture and add thyme sprigs.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 casserole portion (about 330g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg