Indulge in a culinary delight with the Au Gratin Chicken Bake, a harmonious blend of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a golden-brown cheese crust. This delectable dish tantalizes taste buds with every bite, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying and comforting meal. Discover the secrets behind creating this culinary masterpiece with our collection of carefully curated recipes. Embark on a culinary journey, exploring variations that range from the classic Au Gratin Chicken Bake to unique takes on this timeless favorite. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the diverse flavors and textures that make this dish so extraordinary.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN AND PEAS AU GRATIN CASSEROLE
Two words: yummy, easy!
Provided by ajo263
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Toss the bread pieces, Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup melted butter together in a bowl; spread about half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer the peas and chicken atop the bread layer.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir the flour, milk, salt, and pepper into the melted butter. Cook and stir the sauce until smooth and thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour over the casserole. Top with the remaining bread mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top begins to brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 103.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 994.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
WARM CHICKEN TORTELLINI AU GRATIN
This is one of my favorite recipes. Pasta from Monday plus roasted chicken from Tuesday equals this delicious dish on Wednesday. It's fast and delicious, and paired with a green salad and toasty bread, you have a meal that's fancy enough for company. -Brenda Cole, Reisterstown, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving 1/4 cup of juices. Coarsely chop; combine with chicken, tortellini, mayonnaise, 1 cup cheese and reserved artichoke liquid. Place artichoke mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly and starting to brown, about 30 minutes. If desired, garnish with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Fat 54g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.
JACKIE'S EASY AU GRATIN CHICKEN BAKE
My friend Jackie sent me this recipe to try. It sure looks like one I would love! If you try it before I do, let me know how it came out.
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400.
- Spray 11x7" baking dish, or 2 quart casserole with cooking spray.
- Spread broccoli in baking dish.
- Stir potatoes, sauce mix, cheese sauce, boiling water and margarine in a medium bowl.
- Stir in milk.
- Spread over broccoli.
- Place chicken breast halves on potato mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Place cheese slices on chicken.
- Sprinkle with topping.
- Bake 3-5 minutes longer, or until cheese is
- melted, and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
- Let stand 5 minutes, or until sauce is as
- thick as desired.
CHICKEN AU GRATIN
This casserole has the potatoes and chicken baked together in one dish, smothered in the most wonderful-tasting cheese sauce...a favorite supper at our house....if you don't have any cooked chicken, this can be made with cooked turkey or cubed cooked ham, or even cooked shrimp, any way that you choose to make it this is a real winner.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set oven to 450 degrees.
- Set oven rack to center position.
- Butter a baking dish (large enough to hold casserole).
- For the cheese sauce, melt butter over low heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Gently cook shallots and garlic for a few minutes, or less, be careful not to brown.
- Gradually whisk in cream, and then the chicken broth, whisk and cook until smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Blend in grated cheese and green onions, stir until blended.
- Set sauce aside.
- In a baking dish, place the diced chicken, and cover with about 1 cup cheese sauce.
- Top with carrots and green beans.
- Cover with half of potato slices.
- Then pour half of the remaining cheese sauce over the carrots and beans.
- Cover with remainig potato slices, then finish with the remainder of sauce on top of potatoes.
- Sprinkle top with grated cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the center of oven for 40-45 mins.
AU GRATIN CHICKEN AND POTATO BAKE
Make and share this Au Gratin Chicken and Potato Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In large skillet, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, brown chicken on all sidesand drain on paper towels.
- Pour potatoes and sauce mix into large rectangular baking pan.
- Stir in water, milk and mustard.
- Mix in onion and vegetables.
- Top with chicken pieces.
- Roast, uncovered, 45 to 55 minutes.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese.
- Cook another 5 minutes, or until breadcrumbs brown and chicken juices run clear when stuck with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.7, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 228.2, Sodium 1132, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 77.5
CHICKEN POTATO AU GRATIN
Instead of rice, this chicken casserole uses potatoes. I buy the rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to cut back on time. Substitute another cheese if you like...it works with most any kind.
Provided by getoutofmygalley
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spray a casserole dish with vegetable cooking spray.
- Now, get ready to tear that bird apart! Take off the skin and separate the meat from the bones, tearing into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the garlic, sour cream, 1/4 cup of the milk, onion, peas and mustard.
- Sprinkle potatoes with salt and pepper.
- Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the dish; top with half the chicken, then half the sour cream mixture.
- Repeat layers and then top with remaining third of the potatoes.
- Pour remaining 1/2 cup of milk over all; sprinkle with romano cheese.
- Mix the butter with the bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake in 375 degree oven about 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 96.6, Sodium 451.8, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 29.5
CHICKEN AU GRATIN CASSEROLE
A comfort meal. If you love cheese, you'll love this one. Source: Dairy Farmers of Canada. For a change of taste, shred Canadian Gruyere, Canadian Oka or Canadian Colby. These cheeses are all great substitutes for Canadian Havarti.
Provided by Baton Twirling
Categories Chicken
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt half the butter in a large casserole over medium heat, add chicken and brown on both sides.
- Pour in wine and chicken broth, add tarragon, cloves, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cover and let simmer over low heat for about 20 to 25 minutes, until chicken is tender.
- Cook the tortiglioni according to instructions on package, adding broccoli florets to the cooking water together with pasta.
- Drain and set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the casserole and cut into dices.
- Keep warm.
- Mix together the second half of butter and the flour.
- Stir in mixture to remaining juices in casserole.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, gently stir in tortiglioni, broccoli and chicken dices.
- Pour in ovenproof dish, top with shredded Canadian Havarti cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Cook in the oven at 350 ºF (180 ºC) for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve hot.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to your dish. Some good options include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and zucchini.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Some good options include cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the chicken and vegetables. If the sauce is too thin, it will run off the chicken and make the dish watery.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make au gratin chicken bake. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find a recipe that you love.
Conclusion:
Au gratin chicken bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give au gratin chicken bake a try.
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