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French Chicken Casserole à la Normande

French Chicken Casserole à la Normande is a rustic, comforting dish inspired by the flavors of Normandy, a region famous for its apples, cream, and cider.
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Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet or casserole dish
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 apples peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 cup apple cider hard or regular
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in butter until golden brown, then set aside.
  • Sauté onion, mushrooms, and apples in the same skillet until softened.
  • Deglaze the skillet with apple cider and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in cream and nutmeg.
  • Nestle chicken into the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and sprinkle with thyme.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.

Notes

Garnish with parsley and serve.