Cheesy Baked Chicken Gratin
A hearty and comforting baked chicken dish smothered in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with a golden layer of melted mozzarella and provolone. This easy crowd-pleaser is perfect for weeknight dinners and always gets rave reviews at the table.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 onions, thinly sliced into rings
- 3 tomatoes, sliced into rounds
- 1 bell pepper, sliced into rings
- 300 g mozzarella, sliced
- 100 g provolone, sliced
- Olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 400 g cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 100 ml whole milk
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Directions
- 1
Season the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper and minced garlic. Let marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 250 °C (480 °F). Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of a baking dish and arrange the chicken in a single layer.
- 3
Bake until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- 4
Remove from the oven. Layer the onion rings over the chicken, then the bell pepper rings, and finish with the tomato slices.
- 5
Make the sauce: whisk the cream cheese with the milk and soy sauce until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Pour the cheese sauce generously over the vegetables.
- 7
Layer the provolone slices first, then cover everything with the mozzarella.
- 8
Return to the oven and bake until the sauce begins to bubble, then cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- 9
Serve hot with steamed white rice or a crisp green salad.
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the cheese mixture for extra depth. Swap provolone for sharp cheddar for a more intense, golden crust.
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