Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Chicken Fricot, a beloved stew that brings comfort to chilly evenings. This dish features tender chicken simmered with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a rich broth that envelops you like a warm hug. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onions, carrots, and celery to ensure even cooking.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic for about 2 minutes before adding carrots and celery. Cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the pot and add chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the chicken, shred it using forks, then return it to the pot and stir well before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Acadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg