Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful Chicken and Mushroom Gratin, a French-inspired dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a creamy sauce, topped with a golden cheesy crust – it’s a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Mushroom Sauce:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
For Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned, then set aside.
- Prepare the Mushroom Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, mushrooms. Create a roux with butter and flour, then add milk, broth, seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Bake: Mix chicken with sauce, pour into a baking dish. Top with cheeses and breadcrumbs. Bake until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- For a crispier topping, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
