Chicken Breast Gratin with Sour Cream and Cheese

Name: Chicken Breast Gratin with Sour Cream and Cheese - Valentina P.
Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast (boneless); 6; 7 potatoes (medium; sized); 150 g grated cheese; 300 ml sour cream; 1 onion; 1 leek; 50 ml chicken broth; 4; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon paprika; salt; pepper For serving:; 1/2 bunch of fresh parsley; finely chopped; optional; diced pickled peppers or red bell pepper.

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To prepare a delicious and hearty dish with chicken breast and potatoes, start by cutting the skinless chicken breast into equal-sized cubes so that they cook evenly. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken, ensuring that each cube is well-seasoned. Choose a dish that can go in the oven, add chicken broth and the two tablespoons of oil, gently mixing to combine the ingredients. Arrange the chicken cubes in a single layer over this mixture and place the dish in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the meat is almost cooked through, having a tender texture. Meanwhile, prepare the potatoes. Peel them, then cut them into medium-sized cubes. Boil them in salted water for 7-8 minutes until they become slightly soft but not fully cooked. This step is essential to maintain the texture of the potatoes in the dish. After boiling, drain them well and set aside. In a separate skillet, heat two tablespoons of oil and add the finely chopped onion, allowing it to sauté until it becomes transparent. Add the sliced leeks and continue to sauté the ingredients for a few minutes until the leeks soften. Then add the parboiled potatoes to the skillet, add paprika, and mix everything to combine the flavors. Season the mixture to taste, being careful not to overdo it, as the chicken already has salt. After the chicken is almost fully cooked, remove the dish from the oven and evenly distribute the onion, leek, and potato mixture over the chicken cubes. Return the dish to the oven and let it bake for 15-20 minutes until the ingredients are well integrated. In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream with the grated cheese, adding a little salt to enhance the flavor. Once the dish from the oven is ready, pour this creamy mixture over the layer of potatoes. Leave in the oven for another 10 minutes or until the cheese melts completely and a golden, appetizing crust forms on top. Finally, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, portioned, and sprinkled with freshly chopped green parsley. You can add, for extra flavor, diced pickled peppers or red bell peppers, which provide a pleasant contrast of taste and color. This recipe enjoys a perfect combination of succulent chicken and flavored potatoes, making it ideal for a family meal or a special occasion.