The Quarantine Cook: Chicken Fricassée

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic options retain flavor without alcohol

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made at home

Brown chicken thighs in seasoned flour on medium-high heat until skin is crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; add mirepoix (carrots, celery, and onion) to the pan.

Sauté mirepoix in the chicken juices, adding salt and pepper.

Add garlic and mushrooms to the mirepoix and sauté until fragrant.

Return chicken to the pan and add white wine and chicken broth, ensuring chicken is partially submerged.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.

Prepare rice by boiling in water for 10 minutes and draining.

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