ALToF: Chicken Chasseur (chicken stew)

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This is a super easy, tasty and quick Chicken Chasseur Thermomix recipe that can be served up to your family in around 20 minutes for approx. $3 per serve – found exclusively in the cookbook A Little Taste of France.

One of my favourite hobbies is wild mushroom foraging, and I absolutely adore the story behind the recipe for Chicken Chasseur and where its namesake originated: the word Chasseur comes from the French word for hunter—and the pairing of wild game meat with the mushrooms they would collect on their return home from their hunt. 

I love the simplicity of the ingredients in this Chicken Chasseur Thermomix recipe and the minimal steps / cooking time. Although you wouldn’t think it when reading the ingredients, the sauce has a beautiful complex flavour.

Personally I like to serve this with my favourite Silky Sweet Potato Mash recipe & steamed greens, but I know some have childhood memories of it being served with pasta or rice.

This recipe from A Little Taste of France will quickly become a weeknight favourite. We have a Slow Cooker variation for the nights that you want to come home to dinner already cooked. We also have Low Carb, Super Skinny, Paleo & Vegetarian variations for this recipe.

What ingredients you will need

• chicken thigh (or chicken breast)

• shallots (small brown)

• garlic

• button mushrooms (or brown mushrooms)

• fresh thyme

• dry white wine (or verjuice)

• chicken stock concentrate

• tomato paste

• cornflour

• black pepper

• olive oil

This page exists to help people find what cookbook the Chicken Chasseur is in and also to provide a basic shopping list for when you are out and about and have forgotten your eBook or shopping list. (Handy I know!). Plus extra recipe information – tips, FAQs and videos.

Tips & Dietary Needs

• Low Carb – Replace cornflour mixture with 1 tsp xanthan gum.

• Super Skinny – Omit shallots, garlic, oil and opt for chicken breast over thigh. Skip Step 1 and Step 2. In Step 3 add thyme, 2 tsp onion powder and 1 tsp garlic powder.

• Paleo – Replace wine with water and replace cornflour with 1 tsp xanthan gum.

• Go vegetarian – Replace chicken with 300 g or 10.6 oz zucchini, cubed medium. In Step 4 add 400 g or 14.1 oz tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed. Use vegetable stock concentrate.

Storage & Meal Prep

• Fridge: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days (make a double batch—this one tastes even better the next day as the sauce thickens and deepens in flavour!).

• Freezer: freeze cooked portions for up to 3 months.

• Freezer Dump Bag (Uncooked): store your uncooked dump bag in the freezer for up to 3-6 months. Thaw completely in the fridge before cooking.

What the Community Thinks

• Renee: “Absolutely delicious and so easy to make. I served with mash, carrots, broccolini & beans. Was perfect on a cold night & just the perfect amount of tomatoey, mushroom taste!”
• Charmian Armstrong: “Thoroughly enjoyed this one! Quick & easy to put together. I used the slow cooker mode on my Thermomix so was able to prepare earlier, carry on with after school projects and come home in time to put on the mash & veg! Perfect for busy families.”