CHICKEN NORMANDE WITH MASHED APPLES AND POTATOES

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Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Potato     Poultry     Bake     Sauté     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Apple     Winter     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
8 ounces parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 3/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 pound Golden Delicious apples (about 2 large), peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
5 tablespoons butter
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup brandy
1/3 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy large pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until parsnips are tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer parsnips to small bowl. Add potatoes and apples to same pot. Cover; simmer until very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes and apples to large bowl; add 3 tablespoons butter. Mash until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour broth mixture from pot into medium bowl; reserve pot.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and 4 teaspoons thyme; dust with flour. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in reserved pot over medium-high heat. Add half of chicken. Sauté until brown and cooked through, turning with tongs, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sautéed chicken to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Repeat with remaining chicken. Top with parsnips, remaining 2 teaspoons thyme and peas. Return broth mixture to same pot; add brandy and whipping cream. Boil over medium-high heat until sauce is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, scraping up browned bits, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken. Cover with potato-apple mixture. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake casserole uncovered until potato topping is crusty and chicken filling is heated through, about 35 minutes (about 45 minutes if refrigerated).

Indonesia Sarvar
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was very tender and juicy, and the apples and potatoes were a great addition. I would definitely make this again.


Narace “Mansoon” Oli
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. The chicken was very tender and juicy, and the apples and potatoes were a great addition. I would definitely make this again.


Adeolu Adewumi
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This was a delicious recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the apples and potatoes were a great addition. I would definitely make this again.


Subhan Ahme
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I loved this dish! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the apples and potatoes were a great addition. I would definitely make this again.


Amadi Humphery Azubuike
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was very tender and juicy, and the apples and potatoes were a perfect complement. I would definitely make this dish again.


Jamie Clarke
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the apples and potatoes were creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


constance Harrison
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This was a delicious and easy dish to make. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and they cooked perfectly in the sauce. The mashed apples and potatoes were a great way to add some extra flavor and texture to the dish.


Xolile Chonco
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the apples and potatoes were a great addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


MG Rafiu
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This recipe was a little time-consuming, but it was worth the effort. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the mashed apples and potatoes were perfectly creamy. I would recommend this dish for a special occasion.


Igor Santos Galvao
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the apples and potatoes added a nice sweetness and creaminess. I'll definitely be making this again.


bibi kolsum
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This was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the chicken, apples, and potatoes. It was easy to make and looked very impressive.


Sk Masud Rana
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Absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the mashed apples and potatoes were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.