Potato Gratin with Chicken

Ingredients

• 800 gpotatoes, finely sliced
• 3onions, finely sliced
• 2 tbspolive oil
• 100 mlchicken stock
• crème fraîche, 1 pot (about 200ml); enough to cover but not swamp the potatoes
• parmesan, grated; to top
• 4chicken breasts
• 4 slicebacon, rashers
• spinach, to serve
• peas, to serve

Method

1. 1

   Finely slice the potatoes and boil in a pan for about 5–8 minutes until firmish but not soft.

2. 2

   Finely slice the onions and place in an oven dish with the olive oil and chicken stock. Cook until the onions are soft.

3. 3

   Drain the potatoes and pour over the softened onions. Season well, then spoon over crème fraîche until all is covered.

4. 4

   Grate Parmesan generously over the top. Finish under the grill until nicely golden.

5. 5

   Serve with chicken breast and bacon alongside peas and spinach.