Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Gratin
A comforting, golden-topped gratin that brings together tender chicken, broccoli florets, and a rich creamy tomato sauce under a bubbling cheese crust. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough for guests. One dish, big flavors.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 400 g chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 500 g broccoli florets
- 1 jar seasoned tomato sauce
- 200 ml light cream
- 150 g grated melting cheese (mozzarella or gruyère)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- Dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper
- Olive oil
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Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200 °C (390 °F). Blanch broccoli florets in salted boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Season chicken slices with garlic, salt, pepper, and red bell pepper.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a baking dish.
- 4
In the same skillet, sauté the broccoli for 2 minutes, pour in the cream with a pinch of garlic, simmer briefly, then spoon over the chicken.
- 5
Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the top.
- 6
Sprinkle generously with grated cheese and dried oregano.
- 7
Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- 8
Serve straight from the dish and enjoy!
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce for a gentle kick. Leftovers reheat beautifully in the oven the next day.
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