Au gratin bacon wrapped chicken breasts recipe

Au Gratin Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts recipe

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Recipe intro

Introducing the mouthwatering "Au Gratin Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts" recipe, a delightful combination of tender chicken breasts enveloped in crispy bacon and topped with a cheesy au gratin sauce. This recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion. The succulent chicken, smoky bacon, and creamy cheese blend together to create a harmonious flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds craving for more. With its simple preparation and impressive presentation, this dish is sure to impress both family and guests alike.

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Au gratin bacon wrapped chicken breasts recipe details

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Ingredients

4	chicken breasts
4 slice(s)	bacon
1 bunch(es)	spring onions, sliced
5 sprig(s)	tarragon, chopped
75 g	freshly grated Cheddar or Gouda cheese
6 tbsp	single cream
	salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp	oil
1 clove(s)	garlic, minced
3 tbsp	butter
1 tbsp	flour
200 ml	chicken stock
2 tbsp	mustard
some	sugar

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with pepper and wrap them with bacon.

In a pan, heat the oil. Fry the chicken breasts from both sides for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté the spring onions. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the pan. Melt the remaining butter and sauté the garlic. Stir in the flour and cook stirring until pale yellow. Whisk in the cream and the stock. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Stir in the tarragon and the mustard and cook for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt, sugar and pepper.

Preheat the oven to 175°C.

Divide the chicken breasts and the spring onions in a buttered casserole dish. Pour over the sauce. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a