French Chicken Casserole with Apples and Apple Cider | Delicious Creamy Chicken Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic options can reduce calories, while broth adds flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-rich, while frozen veggies are budget-friendly.

Chop the onions and celery finely.

Mince the garlic so it is ready to use later.

Remove the leaves from the thyme stalks.

Peel and slice the apples.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a pan and add the chicken pieces, browning well but not cooking all the way through.

Remove the chicken to a separate plate.

Fry bacon pieces and add them to the same plate with chicken.

Add the onions and celery to the pan and sauté over low heat along with the garlic.

A few minutes later, deglaze the pan with brandy.

Add flour and chicken stock to the pan.

Pour in the apple cider.

Return the chicken and bacon along with the juices from the plate to the pan.

Bring everything to a boil, then cover and put it in the oven for about an hour.

A few minutes before the chicken is done, place the apples in a hot frying pan with some butter and cook until nice and golden on the outside.

Add the cooked apples to the chicken casserole after it comes out of the oven.

Pour in the cream and give it a good stir before serving.

Sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving if desired.

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