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Chicken Chasseur

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Chicken Chasseur, or Hunter’s Chicken, is a classic French dish made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory white wine sauce with mushrooms, tomatoes, and herbs. This one-pan comfort food is perfect for fall or winter dinners and easy enough for weeknights—rich, rustic, and deeply satisfying.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner, Skillet Meals
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or legs
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down until golden, then flip and brown the other side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté onions and mushrooms until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen flavor.
  5. Deglaze with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in chicken broth, chopped tomatoes, thyme, and tarragon.
  6. Return chicken to the pan, skin-side up. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30–35 minutes until chicken is tender.
  7. Uncover and simmer for another 5–10 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with parsley. Pair with mashed potatoes, noodles, or crusty bread.

Notes

  • Use boneless, skinless thighs for a leaner version and reduce cook time by about 10 minutes.
  • Add a tablespoon of butter at the end for a richer sauce.
  • Red wine can be substituted for white wine for a bolder flavor profile.
  • For a creamy version, stir in crème fraîche just before serving.
  • If using dried herbs, substitute 1/3 the amount of fresh.

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