Keto Chicken Fricassee ( Creamy French Chicken Stew)

Chicken fricassee is a classic easy French stew that is rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. Tender chicken is browned and then gently cooked in a delicious wine sauce with carrots, mushrooms, and pearl onions. Finally, heavy cream, lemon juice, and parsley are added to finish off this dish. The white wine takes this dish to the next level, so make sure you use a brand you enjoy drinking. While chicken fricassee sounds fancy, it is one of the easiest French Keto recipes to master.

What chicken parts can you use for this Keto stew?

This dish is usually prepared with chicken drumsticks or thighs. In this recipe, we use drumsticks only, but feel free to use thighs only or both. Whichever chicken part you decide to go with, please use bone-in and skin-on.

What can you serve this dish with?

Since this Keto chicken fricassee packs loads of flavor, it is best to pair it with a plain side. Traditionally, this dish is served with white rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles. Cauliflower mash would be your best Keto option, but you can also serve this creamy stew with cauliflower rice, buttered zucchini noodles, or a fresh green salad.

Can you omit the xanthan gum?

This dish traditionally starts by making a roux, a thickener made from butter and wheat flour. The roux acts as a thickener, but another Keto-friendly thickener is needed since flour is high in carbs. Xanthan gum is added at the end to thicken this recipe.

Is this dish suitable for meal prep?

This low-carb stew is the perfect Keto meal prep recipe because it allows you to cook a large batch with no extra effort. You can double the recipe, serve half of it for dinner, and store the rest in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place your desired portion in a saucepan or skillet and bring it up to heat on the stove.