Description
A cozy, one-pan French classic, Chicken Chasseur is made with tender bone-in chicken simmered in a savory mushroom, tomato, and herb sauce. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or a dish to impress without the stress.
Ingredients
3 russet potatoes (optional, for mashed potatoes)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup shallots, diced
1½ tablespoons garlic, minced
½ cup chicken stock (replace for wine)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1½ cups chicken stock
½ cup beef stock
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Optional: prepare mashed potatoes if using.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken 8 minutes per side. Remove and cover.
In the same pan, add remaining olive oil. Sauté mushrooms for 3 minutes, then add shallots and garlic. Cook 1 more minute.
Add extra chicken stock in place of wine and deglaze the pan. Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, both stocks, and sour cream. Simmer until thickened.
Stir in tarragon and remaining butter. Return chicken to the pan and simmer 5 more minutes.
Garnish with parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes or rice.
Notes
For a wine-free version, simply replace the white wine and cognac with extra chicken stock and a splash of apple cider vinegar.
Boneless chicken works too—just adjust cook time to avoid drying it out.
Great for meal prep: leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg