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Easy Chicken Fricassee
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- 3
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr
One of the few main dishes that First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln could get her husband, President Abe Lincoln, to eat was Chicken Fricassee. So, in honor of one of history's picky eaters, we're offering up a version of this hearty chicken dish that just might have won his seal of approval. This Easy Chicken Fricassee is sure to be a hit with your family!
What You'll Need
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (2-1/2- to 3-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 1 (10 -ounce) can cream of celery soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 carrots, coarsely chopped (about 1-1/4 cups)
What to Do
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown chicken pieces on both sides, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove chicken to a platter and drain all but 2 tablespoons liquid from pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soup, milk, lemon juice, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Reheat pan drippings over medium-high heat and add onions and carrots; saute 3 to 4 minutes, or until onions are soft.
- Return chicken to skillet, pour soup mixture over chicken, and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- We like to serve our Easy Chicken Fricassee over cooked rice or noodles.
- Like this chicken recipe? Then you'll love our collection of 14 Tasty Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes!
- Did You Know?: Chicken fricassee is considered one of the earliest forms of fried chicken. The French word "fricassee" is said to have come from the French words for "fry" and "break into pieces." Although this stew-like dish may have a French name, it's enjoyed by many different people around the world.
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jynx
Sep 09, 2015
My grandfather liked this over buttermilk biscuits also.
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junkyjoan76 1043293
Sep 05, 2015
If it's good enough for Abe, it's good enough for me. May try this tomorrow. )
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eobando531 6293750
Apr 22, 2013
Substituted celery soup with cream of mushroom and cut 2 boneless chicken breasts in 2-inch pieces, it was a hit with my 3 and 6 year old! Very tasty
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renegade159 4550369
Jun 30, 2012
I have made this in the slo-cooker on many occasions! I don't have to brown by doing it this way, and it takes a couple of min. to get it ready!! LOVE it! AND, in the summer mo....you have a good hot meal!!
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reimerosa 9915225
Mar 30, 2012
I made this yesterday and of coarse changed it some according to what was available in the house. Changed to bnls,sknls chix breasts and I didn't have crm of celery so I used crm of chix. instead of a fresh carrot I put in a bag of frozen mixed veggies (peas, carrots,corn & grn beans). My husband liked it and we;ll be having the lefteovers for lunch today.
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paleface2004 7405425
Jan 22, 2012
I would love to see calorie and carb counts.
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renegade159 4550369
Jun 30, 2012
Carb count would be njegligible, if that! Calorie count doesn't matter when you are NOT having this 5 days a week!! Enjoy your life, once in awhile!
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debnachman 1752543
Oct 14, 2011
It looks like there is celery in the picture.. was this omitted from the recipe?
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sdfan62
Feb 07, 2012
would assume that came from the celery soup
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