Chicken, Thyme And Shallot Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken, Thyme And Shallot Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 slices streaky bacon, finely sliced; 8 chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 14 ounces shallots, peeled and halved; 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 9 ounces brown button mushrooms; 1 1/4 cups white wine; 4 sprigs thyme, leaves picked; 2 ounces parsley, leaves only, chopped; 3/4 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices streaky bacon, finely sliced
8 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
14 ounces shallots, peeled and halved
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
9 ounces brown button mushrooms
1 1/4 cups white wine
4 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
2 ounces parsley, leaves only, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream

1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and fry until just crisp. Remove and set aside.
2
In the same pan, brown the chicken thighs on all sides (this will take about 5-10 mins) then transfer to a large casserole dish, sprinkle with the flour and set aside.
3
Add the shallot halves, the garlic and the mushrooms to the frying pan and brown for 5 minutes.
4
Spoon the mixture into the casserole dish then pour over the white wine. Add the thyme, season with salt and pepper, cover and cook on a low heat for 1 hour to 1 1/4 hours until the chicken is cooked and the sauce is thickened.
5
Just before serving, stir in the cream, warm through, without boiling then serve garnished with the chopped parsley leaves.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 slices streaky bacon, finely sliced, 8 chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Thyme And Shallot Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken, Thyme And Shallot Casserole

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