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Gooey Chicken Havarti Casserole

This ooey gooey cheesy casserole is the perfect make-ahead, meal-prep dish for your entire family!

Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken breasts cubed into bite-size pieces
  • 900 g Pasta - I prefer rigatonishape
  • 2 packs of Arla Creamy Havarti Slices
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cups + 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 4-5 cups packed chopped kale
  • 1 onion diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Put pasta on to boil.
  3. In a very large, cast iron skillet or oven safe lasagna-type dish, sauté the onions in the oil. Add the chicken and cook over medium-high heat until browned.
  4. Remove onions and chicken from the pan.
  5. Melt butter in pan, then add flour and whisk together until the flour absorbs the butter. Add the broth, milk, and mustard powder and bring to a simmer, whisking until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat immediately and add kale, stirring to mix. Add salt and pepper as desired.
  6. Add the chicken and cooked pasta to the pan, tossing to combine all ingredients.
  7. Layer the Havarti Slices on top of the other ingredients.
  8. Cook at 400F for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is bubbling, and chicken is cooked through.