Aunt Gracia's Cheesy Chicken Gratin with Crispy Potato Straws
A hearty and comforting baked dish featuring shredded chicken in a rich tomato sauce, topped with creamy cheese, parmesan, and irresistibly crunchy potato straws. A family favourite that brings everyone to the table.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 kg chicken breasts or thighs, cooked in 1 chicken stock cube and shredded
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (400 g) sautéed tomato sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 160 g thin crispy potato straws
- 250 g cream cheese (ricotta or similar)
- 100 g grated parmesan
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Directions
- 1
Sauté the chopped onion in a drizzle of olive oil until soft and translucent. Add the shredded chicken and cook for a few more minutes, stirring well.
- 2
Pour in the tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, stir to combine, and let simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 3
Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased baking dish. Spoon dollops of cream cheese evenly over the top.
- 4
Sprinkle generously with grated parmesan, then cover the entire surface with the crispy potato straws.
- 5
Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C (390 °F) for about 20 minutes, until the top is golden and crispy. Serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
For maximum crunch, add the potato straws only in the last 5 minutes of baking. Leftovers reheat well in the oven at 180 °C for 10 minutes to restore some crispiness.
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