Chicken Leg Fricassee – 8-Qt Pressure Cooker

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Chicken Leg Fricassee - A Creamy and Flavorful Comfort Food Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb baby carrots , with green tops
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 sage sprigs
4 chicken leg quarters , skinned
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour ( about 1 cup )
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb cremini mushroom , quartered
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
10 ounces pearl onions , peeled
1 tablespoon fresh thyme , chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
537
Sugar
8g
Fat
28g
Chicken Leg Fricassee is a French-style comfort meal made with chicken legs and a creamy mushroom sauce. This recipe originated from the Normandy region of France but has since been adapted to suit various taste buds. The recipe is easy to execute and is usually served with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. The tender and juicy chicken is slow-cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce that is full of flavor and aroma, making it the perfect family meal for any day of the week.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, toss carrots, thyme, and sage with seasoning.
2.Season chicken legs with salt and pepper on both sides.
3.Dredge chicken legs in flour, shaking off the excess. Set aside.
4.Turn on the sauté function of your 8-qt pressure cooker.
5.Add butter and oil to the pot. Once butter is melted, add chicken legs and sear for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
6.In the same pot, add mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
7.Add the wine, chicken broth, pearl onions, and chopped herbs. Stir well and scrape any brown bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
8.Return the chicken legs back to the pot and place on top of the mushroom mixture.
9.Secure the lid and set the pressure valve to SEAL.
10.Cook on HIGH pressure for 20 minutes and allow the pressure to release naturally for 6-8 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
11.Serve immediately.
12.

PROS

This comfort food recipe is easy to make in a pressure cooker and produces tender and flavorful chicken.

The recipe is versatile and can be adjusted to personal preferences.

CONS

This recipe requires a pressure cooker which may not be a kitchen staple for everyone.

It may be a high-calorie meal due to the use of butter and flour with the chicken.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein that helps build and repair muscles.
Mushrooms contain antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.

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