In 2012, the country music superstar told The Meridian Star that the dish was the only thing she knew how to make for a while, and that it was her mother's recipe. The creamy chicken casserole, which has a distinctly retro vibe, starts out on the stovetop, then gets spooned into a casserole dish, topped with buttery breadcrumbs and baked until hot and bubbly.
With 13 Grammy Awards and 47 nominations, three CMA Awards, four Americana Awards and more than 15 million albums sold, it's clear that Harris is a legend on the stage, but would her old-school school casserole hit it big in my kitchen? There was only one way to find out. Here's what happened when I made Chicken Elegante at my house.
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Ingredients Needed for This Dish
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How To Make Emmylou Harris' Chicken Elegante
Start out by preheating your oven to 350°F. Next, melt butter in a skillet, then whisk in all-purpose flour to make a roux (this will help thicken the casserole). Stir the roux mixture and let it bubble for a few seconds.
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Add in the blue cheese crumbles, cream of mushroom soup, diced chicken, Parmesan cheese, marjoram and broccoli, stirring to combine.
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Finally, fold in the sour cream, stirring to coat the chicken and broccoli well.
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Spoon the mixture into a casserole dish, spreading it into an even layer. Top it with buttered bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, then bake until the casserole is bubbly around the edges of the casserole dish, which should take about 30 minutes. Serve it warm.
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Emmylou Harris' Chicken Elegante: My Honest Thoughts
I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. It's savory and creamy, without being overwhelming. The proportions of each ingredient are nearly perfect, so you don't end up with too much of anything, which creates a nicely balanced casserole.
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This casserole is also quick and easy. It took me a little over eight minutes to cook everything in the skillet, then the dish went into the oven to bake, making it perfect for when you need a fast weeknight dinner. If you grew up on casseroles, you'll appreciate the warm and homey feel of this dish. Unlike some casseroles, it also serves up plenty of protein and vegetables, giving you some solid, filling nutrition.
Overall, though, I would recommend this dish. It's tasty, cozy and hearty—and makes great leftovers. (I enjoyed it the next day for lunch.)
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5 Tips for Making This Casserole
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You'll notice that the dish looks a little dry when you add all the ingredients to the pan. You can either add more cream of mushroom soup or even a splash of chicken stock. That will help all of the ingredients mix a little more easily and make sure the casserole isn't dry.
2. Consider fresh produce
Although you can cook the chicken fresh for this recipe or use leftovers, a rotisserie chicken is a fast and easy shortcut.
4. Salt as you go
5. Swap in oregano
Dried marjoram and oregano are very similar. If you have oregano at home already, there's no need to make a special trip to the store. Just toss that in instead.
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