Description
Hearty chicken ham and potato au gratin brings comfort straight to your dinner table with layers of creamy cheese and tender ingredients. Baked until golden and bubbling, this classic casserole delivers pure satisfaction for your hungry family.
Ingredients
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Primary Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
Starch and Dairy:
- 4 cups potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 375°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish to prepare for this creamy casserole.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté ½ cup finely chopped onions and 2 minced garlic cloves until they turn soft and translucent.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes, 2 cups diced cooked chicken, and 1 cup diced cooked ham with the sautéed onion mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the potato mixture. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and optional 1 teaspoon paprika.
- Whisk together 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup milk in a separate bowl. Pour the liquid over your potato mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your greased baking dish. Scatter the remaining 1 cup of cheese across the top to create a golden, melty surface.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and slide into the preheated oven. Bake for exactly 30 minutes at 375°F.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until the cheese turns golden brown and the edges become crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top before serving.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Choose a good-quality ham and cooked chicken for the most flavorful results.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calories without losing creaminess.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your cheese and ham are certified gluten-free and skip any breading.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg