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Poulet En Sauce for A Cozy Evening

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4. Make-Ahead, Storage & Serving Ideas

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How to Store, Freeze & Reheat

This dish is a dream for meal prep—it tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld. Serve it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of sauce. A simple green salad on the side balances the richness beautifully.

For storage, let the chicken cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it in portions for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge. To reheat, warm gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of broth if the sauce has thickened too much. It’ll be just as comforting as the first night.

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Poulet En Sauce for A Cozy Evening
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Poulet En Sauce for A Cozy Evening

Poulet En Sauce is a rustic French-inspired chicken braise where tender thighs simmer in a rich, savory mushroom-onion sauce. It's the kind of comforting dinner that feels fancy but comes together in one skillet, making it a weeknight hero.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings4 servings
CourseMain Course
Calories420 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook 5-6 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and cook 4 more minutes, then transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add onion and mushrooms. Sauté 5-7 minutes until softened and browned. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute. Pour in wine and broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add thyme and bring to a simmer.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, skin-side up. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened. Garnish with parsley and serve.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For extra depth, add a splash of heavy cream at the end—it makes the sauce luscious. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat gently on the stove.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 420 kcalProtein: 32gCarbs: 12gFat: 26gFiber: 2g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.