Chicken Au Gratin Casserole |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Havarti Cheese makes this casserole rich n creamy! We love it, found online a few years ago. Ingredients:
2 tbsp softened butter |
1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts |
1/3 cup dry white wine |
1 1/2 cup chicken broth |
1 tsp dried tarragon |
2 whole cloves (optional) |
1 onion, chopped |
1 garlic clove, minced |
salt and pepper to taste |
4 cups rigatoni (or any other short pasta) |
2 cups broccoli florets |
2 tbsp all-purpose flour |
1/2 lb havarti cheese, shredded |
3/4 cup breadcrumbs |
Directions:
1. Melt half the butter in a large pot over medium heat, add chicken and brown on both sides.
2. Pour in wine and chicken broth, add tarragon, cloves, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Cover and let simmer over low heat for about 20 to 25 minutes, until chicken is tender.
5. Cook the rigatoni according to instructions on package, adding broccoli florets to the cooking water together with pasta.
6. Drain and set aside.
7. Remove the chicken from the pot and cut into dice. Keep warm.
8. Mix together the second half of butter and the flour.
9. Stir mixture into remaining juices in pot.
10. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
11. Remove from heat, gently stir in tortiglioni, broccoli and chicken dices.
12. Pour in ovenproof dish, top with shredded Canadian Havarti cheese and breadcrumbs.
13. Bake in the oven at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown. Serve hot.
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