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Creamy Chicken and Potato Au Gratin in White Sauce
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Creamy Chicken and Potato Au Gratin in White Sauce
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Creamy Chicken and Potato Au Gratin in White Sauce

This recipe features tender chicken and thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich, creamy white sauce with melted cheese, creating a comforting and very easy-to-make au gratin dish.
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Recipe Information

35m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
1h 5m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
International
English
Nutrition (per serving)
580
Calories
45g
Protein
38g
Carbs
32g
Fat
Serving a creamy portion
Serving a creamy portion

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breasts
    (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)

    500 grams
  • Salt

    1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Onion Powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoons
  • Heavy Cream
    (approx. 240ml)

    1 cup
  • Tomatoes
    (diced)

    2 medium
  • Mozzarella Cheese
    (shredded, divided)

    150 grams
  • Potatoes
    (peeled and thinly sliced)

    3 medium
  • Fresh Parsley
    (chopped, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons
Servings: 4
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Close-up of the delicious texture
Close-up of the delicious texture

Instructions

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  • 1

    Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to ensure all chicken pieces are coated.
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    Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to ensure all chicken pieces are coated.
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    For best flavor, let the chicken marinate for 10-15 minutes if time allows.
  • 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken cubes and sautรฉ until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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    Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken cubes and sautรฉ until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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    Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to ensure proper browning.
  • 3

    Reduce the heat to medium. Pour in the heavy cream and add the diced tomatoes to the pan with the chicken. Stir everything together and let it simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
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    Reduce the heat to medium. Pour in the heavy cream and add the diced tomatoes to the pan with the chicken. Stir everything together and let it simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
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    Ensure the heat is not too high to prevent the cream from splitting.
  • 4

    Stir in about 100 grams (approximately 1 cup) of the shredded mozzarella cheese into the creamy sauce until it melts and is fully incorporated.
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    Stir in about 100 grams (approximately 1 cup) of the shredded mozzarella cheese into the creamy sauce until it melts and is fully incorporated.
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    Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed before assembling.
  • 5

    Preheat your oven to 190ยฐC (375ยฐF). In a baking dish, spread half of the chicken and sauce mixture evenly. Arrange a layer of thinly sliced potatoes over the chicken.
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    Preheat your oven to 190ยฐC (375ยฐF). In a baking dish, spread half of the chicken and sauce mixture evenly. Arrange a layer of thinly sliced potatoes over the chicken.
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    Slice potatoes as uniformly thin as possible for even cooking. A mandoline slicer works best for this.
  • 6

    Repeat the layering: spread the remaining chicken mixture over the potatoes, then top with another layer of thinly sliced potatoes.
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    Repeat the layering: spread the remaining chicken mixture over the potatoes, then top with another layer of thinly sliced potatoes.
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    Ensure the top layer of potatoes is mostly covered by the sauce to prevent drying out during baking.
  • 7

    Sprinkle the remaining 50 grams (approximately 0.5 cup) of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top layer of potatoes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
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    Sprinkle the remaining 50 grams (approximately 0.5 cup) of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top layer of potatoes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
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    The parsley is mainly for visual appeal before baking, but you can add more fresh parsley after baking too.
  • 8

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, and the cheese topping is golden brown and bubbly.
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    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, and the cheese topping is golden brown and bubbly.
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    If the cheese browns too quickly, you can loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time.
  • 9

    Remove from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving hot.
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    Remove from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving hot.
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    Resting allows the sauce to set slightly, making it easier to serve cleanly.
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