Fricassee of Chicken

Fricassee of Chicken is a classic French dish featuring chicken pieces that are first browned, then braised in a rich, creamy white sauce. It typically includes onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and herbs like thyme and bay leaf, all simmered together to create a comforting, savory stew. The dish is a staple of traditional French home cooking and bistro cuisine.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the chicken and fat from the cream-based sauce, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the vegetables. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and potassium, with a rough calorie estimate of 450-550 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	500 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8.2 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	24 mcg
Zinc	2.8 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Fricassee is unique in its two-step cooking method—browning then braising—which locks in flavor while creating a velvety sauce. Nutritionally, it's a balanced one-pot meal that combines lean protein with vegetables, though the cream adds significant calories and fat.