Chicken Chasseur Classic French
A traditional French dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich cognac-tomato sauce with mushrooms and herbs — elegant and full of rustic flavor.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (8 pieces)
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
→ Main Ingredients
3 russet potatoes (optional, for mashed potatoes)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
0.25 cup shallots, finely diced
1.5 tablespoons garlic, freshly minced
0.5 cup cognac or brandy
0.5 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1.5 cups chicken stock
0.5 cup beef stock
0.25 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. (Optionally peel and quarter potatoes for mash.)
Heat 2 tbsp butter + olive oil in a large pan over medium-high. Sear chicken skin-side down, 8 min per side. Remove and keep warm.
Add mushrooms to the pan, cook 3 minutes. Add shallots and garlic; cook 1 minute.
Deglaze with cognac, then add white wine and reduce by half. Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes, chicken stock, beef stock, and sour cream. Simmer 8–10 minutes.
Stir in tarragon and remaining butter. Return chicken and juices to the pan. Simmer 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Mashed potatoes optional.
Notes
Flambé the cognac before adding wine for enhanced flavor (with caution).
Use a wide pan to prevent overcrowding and ensure even searing.
Pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
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