HONEYMOON CHICKEN FRICASSEE!

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This recipe came from a BHG cookbook DH had when we got married. I remember paging through the book, seeing the name "fricassee" and thinking how interesting that sounded. That was back in 1978--since then we've had this many times. Don't ask me if it's pronounced "frick-a-see" or "freh-cassie"--either way works for me, but I like "frick-a-see" best! Please be aware, as per suggestion by recent reviewer....make sure you mix the flour, paprika and seasonings carefully. I've never had a problem with range of flour (I don't even measure it!) and the seasonings, but the reason I give a range for the flour is that some people prefer to not have as much flour leftover (to throw away)....or to have a more potent flavor (!!!). Enjoy!!!

Provided by Debber

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake pan, 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 -6 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 -6 tablespoons butter
1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut in pieces (or 10 drums & thighs)
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (see note)
1 (10 ounce) soup can milk or 1 cream
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Combine dry ingredients on a plate; brush chicken pieces with butter, dip into flour mixture.
  • Arrange chicken in 13x9 pan; sprinkle any remaining flour over the meat.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine soup & milk in a bowl, and zap in the microwave (or stovetop in a pot), until hot & bubbly; stir well, add mushrooms if used.
  • NOTE: Add an extra can of soup if you'd like a LOT of gravy.
  • Drain fat from chicken; pour soup mixture over the meat.
  • COVER pan with foil, continue baking until the meat is tender--about 40 minutes; juices will run clear when pierced with fork or knife-point.
  • Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes.
  • SERVE: Ladle gravy over rice or egg noodles. A serving of broccoli or corn -- and -- "dinner is served!".
  • LEFTOVER MEAT: Pick meat from bones, mix with leftover rice and gravy, spoon into a serving/baking dish--next day, reheat in the microwave for "Fricasserole"!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 164.9, Sodium 1039.3, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 37.8

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