Chicken leek and cider gratin: A comforting and easy recipe
A delicious and comforting dish that combines the flavors of chicken, leeks, and cider.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 leeks
- 1 cup cider
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the leeks until soft.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned.
- Pour in the cider and cream, then bring to a simmer.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey for a variation.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg