Slow-cooked comfort done right. This Chicken Fricassee is seasoned with smoked paprika and herbs, seared, then slow-simmered to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Served over egg noodles or rice, it’s the cozy classic you’ll want on repeat.
This Slow Cooker Chicken Fricassee recipe brings you tender chicken pieces, seasoned with smoked paprika, thyme, parsley, rosemary and sage, lightly floured and seared to golden perfection.
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These flavorful pieces join onions and carrots and are bathed in a rich blend of chicken broth and white wine before simmering all afternoon in your slow cooker.
The result is a comforting, aromatic stew that delivers classic “fricassee” warmth without fuss.
Serve it over egg noodles or brown rice, and you’ve got a weeknight supper that feels like a Sabbath dinner.
Cozy, inviting, and utterly satisfying — perfect for when life’s a bit busy and you still crave homemade comfort.
To Make This Recipe You Will Need:
- smoked paprika
- thyme
- dry parsley
- rosemary
- sage
- all-purpose flour
- whole chicken, cut up
- butter
- extra virgin olive oil
- carrots
- onion
- chicken broth
- white wine
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic cloves
- egg noodles or rice
- meat cleaver or a heavy knife
- 12 inch cast iron skillet
- tongs
- slow cooker
- paper towels
- plate or platter
To make this comforting Chicken Fricassee, you’ll start by seasoning pieces of chicken with a flavorful blend of herbs — thyme, rosemary, parsley, sage, and a touch of smoked paprika.
The chicken is then lightly dredged in flour and browned in a skillet, creating a golden crust that locks in flavor.
You’ll nestle the chicken into the slow cooker and layer on diced onions and carrots on top.
The rich sauce comes together with chicken broth and a splash of white wine, poured over everything to create a savory, aromatic base. As it simmers slowly for hours, the chicken becomes fall-apart tender and infused with all the delicious flavors.
When ready to serve, the fricassee is served over fluffy egg noodles or a bed of rice, creating a rustic, comforting dish that tastes like it’s been cooking in Grandma’s kitchen all day — with hardly any effort on your part.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Fricassee
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- ½ teaspoon sage
- ¼ cup + 2 Tb all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 whole chicken, cut up
- 1 Tb butter, more if needed
- 1 Tb extra virgin olive oil, more if needed
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 c chicken broth
- ½ c white wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked or 4 cups cooked brown rice for serving.
Instructions
- To begin, combine the smoked paprika, thyme, parsley, rosemary, sage, and ¼ cup all-purpose flour in a gallon sized ziplock bag. Give it a shake to mix them together.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel.
- Place the pieces in the bag and shake to coat. In a large, heavy skillet heat a tablespoon each of butter and extra virgin olive oil over medium high heat. Brown the chicken on each side. Work in two batches, add additional oil & butter for the second batch if needed.
- Cook these about 3 minutes on each side. If the chicken breasts are “crazy big,” cut them in half with a cleaver. Once the chicken pieces are browned on the outside, place them in your crockpot.
- Place the carrot and onion in the crockpot with the chicken. In a measuring cup, combine the broth, wine, salt, pepper, remaining flour, and grated garlic. Whisk those all together. Pour the mixture over the top of the contents of the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Serve over cooked egg noodles or brown rice.
- Enjoy!
Equipment Used
- meat cleaver or heavy knife
- paper towels
- plate or platter
Nutrition
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This recipe was originally published in 2014, updated in 2025.
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme do indeed bring comfort in song (remember Simon & Garfunkel?) and in the crockpot simmering away with chicken =) Yum! Thank you for the recipe, Constance!
That looks delicious AND do-able!
Thank you Constance for the nice recipe. Have a good weekend!
You too Liz!!