Name: French Chicken Casserole a la Normande
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 lbs chicken thighs and legs; salt; 4 shallots (diced or one medium onion); 1 rib celery (diced); 4-5 thyme sprigs; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp apple juice; 2 tbsp flour; 85 ml chicken stock; 2 apples (peeled, cored and cut into wedges); 125 ml heavy cream

French Chicken Casserole a la Normande

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of French Chicken Casserole a la Normande, a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet apples, and aromatic thyme. This rustic casserole is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, offering a hearty meal that warms the soul. The combination of juicy chicken braised in a savory apple-infused sauce creates an irresistible experience for your taste buds. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, this dish shines whether paired with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Transform your kitchen into a cozy bistro with this elegant yet straightforward recipe.

Author: Evelyn Kleinhaus
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 100 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Yield: Serves 6
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil
2 lbs chicken thighs and legs
salt
4 shallots (diced or one medium onion)
1 rib celery (diced)
4–5 thyme sprigs
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp apple juice
2 tbsp flour
85 ml chicken stock
2 apples (peeled, cored and cut into wedges)
125 ml heavy cream

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt.
Heat olive oil in a cast iron casserole dish over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on all sides, then remove and set aside.
In the same dish, cook turkey bacon until rendered, then transfer it to the platter with chicken.
Sauté diced shallots and celery until soft; add garlic and cook briefly.
Stir in flour, then gradually add chicken stock and apple juice to create a gravy-like base.
Return the chicken to the dish along with fresh thyme. Bring to a boil, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes while frying apple wedges until golden brown.
Stir in heavy cream and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes before adding cooked apple wedges.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 120mg

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