Crispy potato rösti provides the perfect crunchy topping for this comforting, creamy chicken gratin. For a little extra flavour use chicken thigh fillets instead of chicken breast.
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Yields:
4
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Cal/Serv:
457
Ingredients
1Tbsp.
olive oil
250g
cup mushrooms, sliced
100g
smoked lardons
500g
skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2
garlic cloves, minced
25g
plain flour
300ml
milk
75g
frozen peas
Large handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped
For the topping
1
medium-large potato, about 275g
50g
mature Cheddar, grated
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4. Heat oil in a medium flameproof casserole or ovenproof deep frying pan over medium heat and fry the mushrooms, lardons and chicken until the chicken is just cooked through.
Step 2
Add the garlic and flour and cook, stirring, for 1min. Take pan off heat and gradually mix in the milk. Return pan to the heat and cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the peas and parsley and check the seasoning.
Step 3
Peel and coarsely grate the potato. Taking small handfuls over the sink, squeeze out any liquid from the potato. Once all the potato has been squeezed, mix in the cheese and scatter over the chicken mixture.
Step 4
Cook in the oven for 25-30min until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling. Serve with a green salad.
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