Description
French Chicken Casserole a la Normande is a heartwarming dish that brings the flavors of Normandy right to your table. This rustic French casserole features juicy chicken thighs, savory bacon, and tender Yukon Gold potatoes married with sweet apple wedges, all enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce. Fresh thyme adds an aromatic touch, making this dish perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings. Easy to prepare and even more delightful to eat, this casserole is sure to impress both family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 medium firm apples
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear in the same skillet until golden brown on both sides; then remove.
- Cook chopped onion in the remaining fat until softened, adding garlic for the last minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, potatoes, and apples.
- Nestle seared chicken into the mixture, add thyme sprigs, then transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or 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: 1/6 casserole (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg