This Portuguese Chicken Gratin Is Pure Comfort

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier; canola is budget-friendly

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free; margarine is often less expensive

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes.

Layer sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish, overlapping slightly.

Spread the chicken mixture over the potatoes evenly.

Pour heavy cream over the chicken and potatoes, ensuring even coverage.

Sprinkle cheese on top, followed by bread crumbs and a dash of nutmeg.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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