Description
This Creamy Gratin of Chicken elevates simple chicken with rich cream cheese, mustard, and tarragon, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Tarragon (or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (reduce or omit for milder flavor)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs or Crushed Crackers (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Dijon mustard, and fresh tarragon. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in the boneless, skinless chicken pieces into the creamy sauce until well-coated.
- Grease a medium baking dish lightly with oil or butter. Transfer the chicken and sauce mixture, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with warm rice, bread, or pasta.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg