CHICKEN AU GRATIN CASSEROLE

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A comfort meal. If you love cheese, you'll love this one. Source: Dairy Farmers of Canada. For a change of taste, shred Canadian Gruyere, Canadian Oka or Canadian Colby. These cheeses are all great substitutes for Canadian Havarti.

Provided by Baton Twirling

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons softened butter
1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 whole cloves (optional)
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper
4 cups tortiglioni (or any other short pasta)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 lb canadian havarti cheese, shredded
3/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Melt half the butter in a large casserole over medium heat, add chicken and brown on both sides.
  • Pour in wine and chicken broth, add tarragon, cloves, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover and let simmer over low heat for about 20 to 25 minutes, until chicken is tender.
  • Cook the tortiglioni according to instructions on package, adding broccoli florets to the cooking water together with pasta.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Remove the chicken from the casserole and cut into dices.
  • Keep warm.
  • Mix together the second half of butter and the flour.
  • Stir in mixture to remaining juices in casserole.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, gently stir in tortiglioni, broccoli and chicken dices.
  • Pour in ovenproof dish, top with shredded Canadian Havarti cheese and breadcrumbs.
  • Cook in the oven at 350 ºF (180 ºC) for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Serve hot.

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