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Cheesy Baked Chicken and Potato Gratin

Layers of potatoes, chicken, and onions baked in a creamy sour cream and garlic sauce, topped with a golden cheese crust.

Time
1 h 10 min
Serving
776 kcal
Ingredients
≈ $2.13
Protein
43 g
Cheesy Baked Chicken and Potato Gratin

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Chicken thighspack 900 g ≈ $3.99 150 g
  2. 2 Potatoes≈ $2.19 per kg 250 g
  3. 3 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 50 g
  4. 4 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 50 g
  5. 5 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.70 40 g
  6. 6 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 3 g
  7. 7 Sunflower oil 6 ml
  8. 8 Paprika 1 g
  9. 9 Salt 2 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x12-inch (22x30 cm) baking dish with oil. Peel and slice potatoes2 into 0.3-inch (0.8 cm) rounds, cut onions3 into half-moons, mince garlic6, and grate cheese.

  2. Toss potatoes2 with half the sour4 cream, minced garlic6, and half the salt.

  3. Cut boneless chicken1 thighs into 1.2-inch (3 cm) chunks, season with salt and paprika.

  4. Layer half the potatoes2 in the dish, then onions3 and chicken1. Top with remaining potatoes; drizzle with remaining sour4 cream.

  5. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes, until potatoes2 are tender.

  6. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake 10 more minutes until golden and bubbly; chicken1 should be fully cooked (no pink).

  7. Let rest 5–10 minutes, slice into portions, and serve.

Tips

Why it works
Cut chicken into even-sized pieces so they cook fully in 45 minutes without drying out. Overlarge pieces stay tough; too-small ones overcook.
Substitutions
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream (same amount) for a tangier, lighter sauce. Skip paprika if you lack it. Cheese will still brown.
Common mistakes
If the top stays pale after 10 minutes uncovered, the oven isn’t hot enough. The cheese should bubble and turn golden.
Storing and reheating
Eat within 2 days. Reheat covered in the microwave for 2 minutes, then 5 minutes in the oven at 180°C to crisp the cheese.
Serve with
Pair with a simple green salad and crusty bread for a balanced, filling meal on a weeknight.

In short

  • In the planner this dish is cooked for two days: reheat on day two.

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