French Chicken Casserole in the Normandy Style
A comforting and flavorful French chicken casserole featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, sweet apples, and a rich dry apple cider sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken pieces
- 1 cup dry apple cider
- 4 slices crispy bacon
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 apple wedges
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional for serving: mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and brown the chicken pieces on all sides.
- Add the crispy bacon back to the skillet, along with thyme, apple wedges, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the dry apple cider and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and braise over low heat for about 30-40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Notes
For the best flavor, choose a dry apple cider that complements the dish. Feel free to adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg