Chicken Parmentier: French Flavors on Your Table!

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg of potatoes
• 30g butter
• 75 ml double cream
• 2 egg yolks
• 7 chalotes
• 3 carrots chopped
• 2 celery sticks
• 1 clove of garlic finely chopped
• 60 ml white wine
• 15 ml tomato puree
• 400 g canned tomatoes
• 350 ml chicken broth
• 600g chicken
• 16 black olives
• 30 ml fresh parsley
• 50 g grated Gruyere cheese

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. For the topping, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and pass through a food mill or mash until creamy.
2. Add the butter, cream, and egg yolks. Season and reserve the potato mixture.
3. For the filling, melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the shallots, carrots, and celery, sautéing until soft.
4. Add the garlic and pour in the wine, cooking for 1 minute. Add the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, and broth, cooking for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
5. Add the shredded chicken, olives, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C with fan or Gas 4.