Chicken Fricassee with Dumplings

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Chicken Fricassee with Dumplings is a classic French comfort dish featuring chicken braised in a creamy white sauce, traditionally served with soft, fluffy dumplings. The dish typically includes chicken pieces, onions, carrots, celery, white wine, and cream, with the dumplings often made from flour, eggs, and butter. It's a staple in French home cooking and has variations across Europe and North America.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the chicken and carbohydrates from the dumplings, with a moderate to high fat content due to the cream-based sauce. It provides essential nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and calcium, and a typical serving can range from 500 to 700 calories depending on portion size and recipe specifics.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	950 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	10 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg
Zinc	2.8 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Chicken Fricassee represents the French technique of fricasser, a method of braising meat in a white sauce that dates back to medieval times. Nutritionally, the combination of protein and carbohydrates makes it a hearty, energy-dense meal, often enjoyed in colder climates for its warming and satisfying qualities.