My Mom’s Chicken En Cocotte recipe has been handed down through her family for generations and has been described as delicious, warm and comforting. I am delighted to introduce this family secret to you now! En cocotte is a French cooking term for a type of casserole and it is perfect comfort food on a winter’s day. Have you ever noticed that the most comforting foods can be made using the simplest methods?
My mom’s recipe simply combines a chicken with potatoes, celery, onion, garlic and bouillon cubes to make a delicious braised chicken casserole. I use a whole chicken cut into 8 pieces for this recipe. You can ask your butcher to prepare the chicken for you if you don’t want to do it yourself. Alternatively, you could use bone-in chicken breasts or legs for the same effect.
To make my Mom’s Chicken En Cocotte, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
In a large casserole dish or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Sprinkle each piece of chicken with salt and black pepper and cook in the oil for 5-8 minutes until lightly browned all over.
Place the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, chicken bouillon cubes in the pot. Pour in the water and stir well to combine.
Bring to a boil and cover.
Place the dish into the preheated oven. Simmer the chicken for about 45 minutes with the cover on. You’ll know it’s cooked once the vegetables are tender.
Serve in a large bowl with some bread on the side to mop up all the tasty juices.
My Mom's Chicken En Cocotte recipe is comforting, warming and absolutely delicious. It’s rustic, easy to make and uses very few ingredients but to great effect. Make it on the next stormy day and come back to leave a review below.
Super easy comfort
Totally delicious dish!
Hice el Pollo En Cocotte de mi mamá y fue increíble. Recuerdos de mis inviernos en casa con su olor llenando la cocina. Es simple, pero sabe delicioso. Un verdadero abrazo en un plato.
Delicious. My mom made this for me during a snowstorm, and it warmed my heart.
Superb recipe! My kids loved the rich flavors and it felt so warm on a chilly evening. A dish that brings back memories of my mom cooking in the kitchen. Absolutely a must-try!
Simply the best!
This Chicken En Cocotte recipe is simply great! I made it for the first time last week and it reminded me of my childhood dinners. The smell wafting through the house was heavenly. Thank you for sharing this family treasure!
I tried my mom's Chicken En Cocotte last weekend and it turned out superb! The flavors were amazing. It brought back memories of family dinners. It’s definitely a simple but nourishing meal that warms the soul on chilly days.
OMG, this dish was a hit fam! So easy!
OMG, this recipe is lit! Made it for my fam last night, and they loved it. Super easy, and the chicken was so juicy. Gonna make this every week for sure! 🥳
This dish is a family favorite! It's easy and perfect on cold nights when we're all together. Love the simple ingredients!
So easy! I made Mom's Chicken En Cocotte last night, and it brought back such warm memories of family dinners. The flavors melded perfectly, and we all enjoyed every bite. Definitely a new favorite for cozy nights!
So Delicious! Thank you!
