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Chicken, Broccoli and Ham Gratin (Diana Henry)


Chicken, Broccoli & Ham Gratin

This week, IHCC celebrates Diana Henry one last time with the theme Farewell Diana Henry! So, I'm sharing her gratin recipe to join this farewell party with the rest of the IHCC members. :)

Recipe adapted from here.

Ingredients:
(Serves 2)

200g broccoli, steamed until just tender
40g ham, cut into small pieces
10g unsalted butter
1 & 1/2 tablespoons plain flour
50ml water
125ml milk
Salt and pepper
45g grated Parmesan cheese
200g cooked chicken

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Grease a small gratin dish or tart pan with oil.

2. Make a white sauce by melting the butter and stirring in the flour to form a roux. Cook over a low heat for a couple of minutes, then take off the heat and start adding water a little drop at a time, stirring well after each addition to make sure the liquid is well incorporated and the mixture is lump free.

3. Gradually add the milk in the same way. Return to the heat once all the liquid has been added and bring to the boil, stirring all the time. The sauce will thicken considerably. Once it's boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about four minutes to cook the flour.

4. Add salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.

5. Lay steamed broccoli in the prepared pan, season, then top with cooked chicken and ham. Pour the sauce over the top and bake in the hot oven for 20 minutes, or until bubbling and golden.

6. Serve immediately.

Yummy!


I'm linking this post with I Heart Cooking Clubs (IHCC) for this week's theme, Farewell Diana Henry!


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This post is also linked to the event, Little Thumbs Up (April 2015 Event: Chicken) organized by Zoe (Bake for Happy Kids), Doreen (My Little Favourite DIY) and hosted by Diana (Domestic Goddess Wannabe).

16 comments

  1. Hi Joyce,
    This looks delicious! I know that my kids would really enjoy this gratin!

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    1. I guess it was really delicious because my hubby who's usually very cautious about food, walloped it. :P

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  2. This recipe is perfect for the season because we all have leftover ham from Easter and this is a great way to use it! Such a pretty and colorful one pot meal. Delicious!

    Hope to cook the recipes of Jacques Pepin with you over the next six months.

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    1. Yes Kim, let's cook up a storm with Master Jacques Pepin! :)

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  3. I love all of the color in this--so pretty on the plate and so perfect for spring. A great way to send off Diana for sure! ;-)

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    1. Thanks Deb! Quoting Kim, Hope to cook the recipes of Jacques Pepin with you over the next six months. :)

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  4. This recipe would be perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
    Great Diana Henry recipe that's a winner! Newbie IHCC

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    1. Welcome to IHCC Joanne!

      Quoting Kim, Hope to cook the recipes of Jacques Pepin with you over the next six months. :)

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  5. What a delicious way to use up leftovers! I especially like your substitution of ham for bacon. Great choice for a farewell dish.

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  6. Ok, had me at "gratin"! This looks like a delicious dish, and I know it would go down well in my house.

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    1. Haha, yeah. Thanks Sue. Gratin dishes go down pretty fast in my house too. :)

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  7. Hi Joyce this is delicious and so easy to cook too!

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