Mary Berry Chicken Casserole – Supergolden Bakes

Mary Berry chicken casserole with herbs, mushrooms and bacon in a rich creamy sauce. An easy, flavorful cooker recipe that’s also low carb and Keto Friendly.
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Mary Berry is the queen of unpretentious cooking and baking. I love their simple recipes and straightforward instructions. This chicken and herb casserole is one of Mary Berry’s favorites!
You can’t go wrong with tender chicken thighs cooked with white wine, bacon, mushrooms and herbs! The final touch, crème fraiche, turns this recipe from a pot into something really special.
Mary Berry’s Chicken Casserole is topped with crispy fried sage leaves that would normally go the extra mile, but they’re not essential!
If you’re following a low-carb/ketogenic diet, be sure to use xanthan gum to thicken the sauce. Serve with pureed cauliflower or celery and steamed vegetables.
Here’s what you’ll
need
You’ll need a baking-safe casserole dish for this recipe. I’ve readjusted the method of this recipe to simplify it and speed it up a bit.
Chicken thighs: I used bone and skin
- on my thighs, but you can use boneless and skinless if you prefer
- Striped smoked bacon
- Onion and garlic
- or chestnut mushrooms
- dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris
- Chicken broth One-cube
- Creme fraiche or thick double cream A
- little cornmeal or xanthan gum to thicken the sauce if needed
- Fresh sage leaves, dried thyme, bay leaf<
Mushrooms – small white mushrooms
White wine –
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How to make Mary Berry chicken casserole
Full
measurements and instructions can be found on the printable prescription card at the bottom of the page. Please take a look at the steps and video before trying this recipe!
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a pan until it simmers and then brown the chicken over high heat, turning it over once. Set aside and drain the oil from the pan.
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Fry the bacon over medium heat until it starts to get fat.

Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, for five minutes until the onions soften and the bacon begins to get crispy on the edges.
Add the mushrooms, salt,
pepper and dried herbs and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are golden brown.
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Add white wine, chicken broth, sage and bay leaves. Add the chicken thighs. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.

Add the fresh cream and sprinkle with xanthan gum (or add some diluted cornmeal) if the sauce needs to thicken. Simmer for a minute or so.

Discard the bay leaves. Check the seasoning and serve with mashed potatoes or cauliflower puree for a Keto option. SO delicious!

Recipe notes
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