Chicken Chasseur with Creamy Mash

A classic French chicken dish cooked in a wine and tomato sauce, served with smooth, buttery mashed potatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1203.1 kcals 4812.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 49 grams 195.8 grams
Fat 71.6 grams 286.5 grams
Protein 87.1 grams 348.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
115
g
Butter
Half for chicken, half for bacon mixture
115
g
Butter
For the mash
GrainsCereals
50
g
Plain Flour
For coating
Liquids
175
ml
Meat
1.5
kg
Chicken
Cut into 8 pieces
110
g
Smoked Streaky Bacon
Sliced into lardons
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
For seasoning
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
2
tbsp
Tarragon
Finely chopped
4
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
Finely chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
150
g
Shallots
Thickly sliced
2
piece
Tomatoes
Skinned, seeded and chopped
1
kg
Potatoes
Peeled and cut into chunks

Steps

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and coat with flour.
  • Fry chicken in oil and half the butter for 2 minutes per side until golden.
  • Fry bacon and mushrooms in remaining butter, then caramelise with shallots and sugar.
  • Deglaze pan with wine and add to chicken with stock, tomato purée, and tarragon.
  • Simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce reduces.
  • Boil potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes until tender.
  • Drain potatoes and steam dry over heat for one minute.
  • Mash potatoes with butter and milk until smooth.
  • Add tomatoes and parsley to chicken and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Serve chicken with sauce and a portion of mash.