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title: Gratin de Poulet et Brocoli (Chicken and Broccoli Gratin)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/chicken-broccoli-gratin
---

Gather @chicken breast{500%g}, @all-purpose flour{30%g}, @cheddar cheese{120%g} and @black pepper{}.

Heat the oven to 200°C.

Blanch the @broccoli{400%g} florets in boiling salted water for 2 minutes until just bright and barely tender, then drain. ~{2%minutes}

Season the chicken and sear it in @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes. ~{6%minutes}

In a saucepan, melt the @butter{40%g}, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute until it smells toasted, not raw.

Gradually whisk in the @milk{400%ml}, then simmer, whisking often, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Season with @salt{}, pepper and @nutmeg{}. ~{5%minutes}

Fold the chicken and broccoli into the sauce and tip everything into a baking dish.

Scatter the cheddar evenly over the top and bake until bubbling and golden, about 20 minutes. ~{20%minutes}

Rest 5 minutes before serving. ~{5%minutes}