Description
A comforting French Chicken Casserole that blends chicken, crispy bacon, dry apple cider, and fresh thyme for a delightful family favorite.
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces
- Dry apple cider
- Crispy bacon
- Fresh thyme
- Apple wedges
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- Mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and brown the chicken pieces on all sides.
- Add the crispy bacon back to the skillet, along with thyme, apple wedges, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the dry apple cider and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and braise over low heat for about 30-40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Notes
For variations, consider adding rosemary or replacing apple with pears for a different twist.
