French Chicken Casserole a la Normande
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of French Chicken Casserole a la Normande, a dish that beautifully marries tender chicken with sweet apples and fragrant thyme. This cozy casserole not only fills your home with delightful aromas but also offers a nourishing meal that’s perfect for both busy weeknights and special family gatherings. With its creamy sauce and comforting ingredients, every bite feels like a warm hug. Simple to prepare yet incredibly satisfying, this casserole is sure to become a beloved favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs chicken thighs and legs
- Salt, to taste
- 4 shallots (diced) or 1 medium onion
- 1 rib celery (diced)
- 4–5 sprigs thyme
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large casserole dish over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on all sides; set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté diced shallots, celery, and thyme until soft. Stir in minced garlic and apple juice.
- Sprinkle flour into the vegetable mixture, then gradually add chicken stock to create a thick sauce.
- Return chicken to the pan along with apple wedges; cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 30 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg