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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Gratin

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Gratin
A hearty Swedish-inspired gratin brings together tender chicken breast and steamed broccoli in a rich creamy sauce. The dish is elevated by a generous topping of Västerbottensost cheese with its characteristic sweet and nutty flavor. This comforting meal is best paired with a simple serving of cooked rice and a fresh side salad.
Ingredients
  • 500g/1.1lb chicken breast fillets sliced into strips
  • 250g/1 head broccoli
  • 125g/4.4oz Västerbottensost cheese 30% fat
  • 475ml/2 cups heavy cream
  • 475ml/2 cups crème fraiche
  • 475ml/2 cups sky
  • 30g/2 tablespoons butter
  • 30g/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 15ml/1 tablespoon Chinese soy sauce
  • 5g/1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pinches black pepper
Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Cook the broccoli florets in boiling salted water for 5 minutes then drain and set aside.

3. In a large skillet cook the chicken strips in butter until browned then season with salt pepper and soy sauce. Transfer the chicken to a greased gratin dish.

4. In the same skillet add the sky and bring to a boil scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Whisk together the crème fraiche heavy cream and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add this mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in half of the Västerbottensost cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Add the cooked broccoli to the gratin dish then pour the creamy sauce over the top. Sprinkle the remaining Västerbottensost cheese over the sauce. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly. Serve hot with cooked rice and a fresh salad.

Tools
  • oven
  • skillet
  • greased gratin dish
  • whisk
  • small bowl

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