A delicious French chicken, bacon and potato bake, this traditional tartiflette is made with soft creamy layers of sliced potatoes, cheese, spinach, crispy bacon and shredded chicken, baked in the oven till crisp and golden on top and soft and creamy beneath. Served with a fresh tomato and green salad with a mustard and honey dressing.
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Tender chicken breast poached to perfection, then shredded and layered with golden-brown smoked bacon, wilted spinach, and soft, thinly sliced potatoes. This decadent tartiflette is enriched with a luscious cream sauce, infused with garlic and onions, and crowned with a generous layer of melted Gruyère cheese. Baked until bubbling and golden, every bite is a comforting blend of creamy, smoky, and savory flavors. Served alongside a crisp, fresh salad of mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber, drizzled with a tangy wholegrain mustard dressing, this dish is the epitome of hearty elegance.
gruyere cheese - we use this as reblochon can be difficult to find so if you can't find reblochon cheese gruyere is the perfect substitute
chicken breasts - you can make this dish with chicken breast or you can use leftover chicken from the Sunday roast . Just remove the chicken form the bone and follow the recipe
Spinach - fresh or frozen spinach will works perfectly for this recipe
Potatoes - baked potatoes work the best for this recipe but any potatoes will work
Smoked bacon - Smoked bacon is the best for this recipe as the potatoes and cream need the extra smokiness from the bacon
Everyone will love this take on the classic tartiflette it is deliciously decadent and perfect for all the family, it is ideal for using up left over chicken so makes the perfect Monday night dinner . It is definitely a comfort food and is not the healthiest dish but its deliciousness makes it the ideal treat and worth the calories.
This traditional creamy chicken, bacon and potato bake is definitely the ideal comfort food and is perfect for a winter dinner, packed full of creamy potatoes, smoky bacon, succulent chicken and fresh spinach, without a doubt the high carbs and creamy sauce make the perfect comfort for when the weather is cold.
The perfect main course for any winter meal with friends or family, this French recipe is ideal for a French themed dinner party you could serve it with a courgette and fennel soup and French crepes
This delicious gratin is very rich so we recommend you serve it with a fresh green salad and a sharp dressing that compliments the chicken and bacon flavours so we have chosen a honey and mustard dressing. For other dinner ideas you can serve this dish with
The combination of bacon and chicken in this recipe set the taste buds tingling, combine this with soft potato and cream and you have the perfect chicken tartiflette. The secret ingredient that makes this dish special is the addition of spinach, which adds a freshness to the dish and perfectly compliments the other ingredients.
The slices potatoes, cheese and creamy sauce give this dish a real richness, the salty and smoky flavours from the bacon and freshness of the spinach cut through this beautifully, creating the perfect flavour balance
Tartiflette originates from the western alps and is traditionally made with potatoes, reblochon cheese, lardons and onions. In the northern alps the name for potatoes was tartifles which is where the name for this dish is believed to have come.
Thinking of going veggie, then why not try our veggie alternative to chicken tartiflette, Spinach and Mushroom tartiflette
