Acadian Râpure Pie
A classic Acadian dish blending tender chicken, golden onions, and grated potatoes. This traditional Canadian comfort food is perfect for family meals and sure to please everyone.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 onions, chopped
- 17 cups chicken broth
- 53 oz chicken breast
- 141 oz potatoes
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
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- 1
Preheat the oven to 392°F and grease a 10x14x2 inch baking dish.
- 2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the chopped onion, and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until fully caramelized (about 40 minutes more).
- 3
Bring the chicken broth to a boil, add the chicken breasts, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 20 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the chicken and reserve the broth.
- 4
Grate the potatoes using an electric grater, collect the pulp, and discard the liquid.
- 5
Mix the grated potatoes with the salt and pepper. Gradually add the reserved broth until the mixture reaches a porridge-like consistency.
- 6
Spread half of the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the cooked chicken on top, sprinkle with the caramelized onions, then cover with the remaining potato mixture.
- 7
Bake at 392°F for 45 minutes until a golden crust forms.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an even better texture, let it rest for 10 minutes after baking. You can prepare this dish the day before and reheat it when ready to serve.
