Description
A hearty and comforting creamy chicken and potato bake featuring tender chicken pieces, sliced potatoes, and a rich creamy sauce, baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) chicken stock
- 240 ml (1 cup) double (heavy) cream
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 900 g (2 lbs) potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 100 g (1 cup) grated mature cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F (fan).
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until sealed, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, and flour. Cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in the chicken stock, then add the cream, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Layer half the sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish. Spoon over half of the chicken mixture. Repeat the layers with remaining potatoes and chicken.
- Top with grated cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for a further 25-30 minutes until golden and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for evenly thin potato slices.
- Make ahead by assembling the dish and refrigerating before baking (add 10 extra minutes to cook time if baking from chilled).
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs for a juicier result.
- Add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
