Jackie's Easy Au Gratin Chicken Bake
Jackie's Easy Au Gratin Chicken Bake is the perfect comfort food, combining tender chicken breasts with layers of creamy, cheesy potatoes in a single dish that's both hearty and satisfying. This approachable recipe features a velvety homemade cheese sauce made with cheddar, milk, and a hint of garlic and onion powder, providing a depth of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Crispy breadcrumbs (optional) and a golden, bubbly topping add the perfect finishing touch, while the whole dish comes together in just over an hour, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Pair this flavorful bake with a crisp side salad or steamed veggies, and let the oven do the hard work while you enjoy this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe. Keywords: au gratin chicken bake, creamy chicken and potatoes, cheesy chicken casserole.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cups breadcrumbs (optional)
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray.
Step 2
Peel the russet potatoes and slice them thinly (about 1/8-inch thick). Set aside.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
Step 4
Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Step 5
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and mix in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
Step 6
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned (they do not need to be fully cooked). Remove from heat.
Step 7
To assemble, layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom of the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping the slices. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
Step 8
Place the browned chicken breasts on top of the first potato layer, then layer the remaining potato slices over the chicken.
Step 9
Pour the remaining cheese sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs (if using) on top.
Step 10
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
Step 11
Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2063.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3822.3 |
| Total Fat 197.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 107.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g | |
| Cholesterol 1079.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4895.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 193.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.2g | |
| Protein 307.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 168.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2295.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5459.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories