Chicken And Spring Green Gratin Recipe

Name: Chicken And Spring Green Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dandelion greens, Swiss chard, or mustard greens (about 1 1/4 bunches), tough bottom stems removed; 8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, divided; 1 tablespoon all purpose flour; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 pound dandelion greens, Swiss chard, or mustard greens (about 1 1/4 bunches), tough bottom stems removed
8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, divided
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1
Cook greens in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water. Squeeze dry; chop greens finely. DO AHEAD:
2
Cover and chill.
3
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add chicken; saute until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to bowl.
4
Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to same skillet and melt over low heat. Add flour and whisk 1 minute (do not brown). Pour in cream. Increase heat and bring to boil, whisking until sauce is thick and smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk in broth, then stir in greens and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Butter 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Add eggs to mixture with greens. Stir gently, partially breaking yolks and whites. Spread mixture in prepared dish. Push chicken pieces down into mixture. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over. Drizzle with olive oil.
6
Bake gratin until top is golden brown and eggs are cooked, about 18 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dandelion greens, Swiss chard, or mustard greens (about 1 1/4 bunches), tough bottom stems removed, 8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, divided, 1 tablespoon all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Spring Green Gratin falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken And Spring Green Gratin

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