Creamy Shredded Chicken Gratin with Crispy Potato Sticks
Tender shredded chicken smothered in a velvety herb cream sauce, baked under a golden parmesan crust and finished with irresistibly crunchy potato sticks. A hearty, crowd-pleasing bake that comes together effortlessly on any weeknight.
🛒 Ingredients
10 servings
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 bag of crispy potato sticks
- 200 ml heavy cream
🛍️ Recommended tools
Amazon affiliate links
Directions
- 1
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft and lightly golden.
- 2
Add the shredded chicken and cook for a few minutes, stirring well to combine all the flavors.
- 3
Whisk the flour into the cold milk until smooth, then pour into the pan, stirring constantly to keep the sauce lump-free.
- 4
Stir in the heavy cream and chopped parsley, season generously with salt and pepper.
- 5
Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thick, smooth, and creamy.
- 6
Pour into a greased baking dish, sprinkle evenly with parmesan and bake at 200 °C (390 °F) for about 15 minutes until the top is golden.
- 7
Remove from the oven, scatter crispy potato sticks on top and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
A pinch of nutmeg in the cream sauce adds lovely warmth. Always add the potato sticks right before serving to keep them perfectly crunchy.
Similar Recipes
Same category — Poultry
🍽️ Complete your meal
More ideas to accompany this dish
