Jackies Easy Au Gratin Chicken Bake Recipes

AU GRATIN CHICKEN AND POTATO BAKE

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.

AU GRATIN CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 11x7-inch 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 medium bowl. Stir in milk. Spread over broccoli. Place chicken breast halves on potato mixture.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Place cheese slices on chicken. Sprinkle with Topping. Bake 3 to 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.

JACKIE'S EASY AU GRATIN CHICKEN BAKE

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.

AU GRATIN CHICKEN & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Salt and pepper the chicken and fry in the oil in a medium pan over med-high heat. Brown both sides well. Set aside.
• Prepare the potatoes according to the directions, adding 1 extra tablespoon of butter. Add the broccoli to the prepared baking dish, stirring the mix together gently, but not enough to cover the chicken with sauce.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Serve hot.

DRUNKEN FRENCH COUNTRY CHICKEN AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Roll each piece of chicken in the flour, that has been seasoned with salt and pepper.
• Sauté until golden in a large frying pan, over a high heat.
• Drain off any excess oil, then add the cognac and flambé - BE CAREFUL!
• Add the smoked paprika, white wine and sugar, then mix well and leave to reduce over a low heat for 5 -10 minutes.
• Add the crème fraîche and 100g of the grated cheese. Stir well, bring to the boil and leave to simmer for 12 - 15 minutes, stirring regularly. Season to tate with salt and pepper, remembering that the flour was seasoned!
• Arrange the fried chicken pieces in a gratin dish.
• Add the mustard to the sauce, whisk, then pour over the chicken.
• Mix the remaining 40g of grated cheese with the breadcrumbs.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and cheese over the top of the chicken.
• Grill (broil) the chicken in the sauce for 5 - 10 minutes to brown cheese and give a crusty, golden topping.
• Serve with crisp fresh salad and pasta or, with rice and steamed seasonal vegetables. Recommended wine: Saumur Champigny.

CHICKEN AU GRATIN CASSEROLE

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.