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Chicken Cordon Blue Rice Casserole

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  • Servings: 6+
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 20-30m
    • The following recipe serves 6+ people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 280 grams cooked chicken meat (2 cups shredded or diced, perfect for leftovers or a rotisserie)
  • 140 grams ham, diced (deli baked ham, sliced about 1/3-1/2" thick, 1 cup cubed)
  • 2 cups cooked white rice (cooled
  • 1 cup shredded swiss cheese (gruyere is a good substitute; or monterey jack if you don't like Swiss)
  • 1 small yellow onion, small diced
  • 1 small leek, thin sliced and rinsed well (white and light green parts)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken stock (low salt preferred)
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup cooking sherry (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
  • FOR TOPPING
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs (Italian)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese (gruyere is a good substitute; or monterey jack if you don't like Swiss)
  • 3 tablespoons diced bacon (cooked bacon bits, optional)
  • Garnish
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Base ... Add the olive oil to a large non-stick saute pan; and, bring to medium heat. Add the onions, leeks, garlic, seasoning, salt, pepper; and cook 2-3 minutes, just to soften the vegetables, stirring often. Then, add the flour and stir to make a roux; and, cook a couple of minutes to get rid of that 'raw' flour taste. Add, the chicken broth/stock; and, whisk until creamy and smooth - like a gravy. Add the milk, dijon, (optional sherry wine), and re-season again, with salt and pepper to taste. Remember, the ham and cheese are both salty; so, I always go lighter on the salt. Bring to just under a boil; until the sauce has thickened; then, remove from the heat.

  • Step 2: Chicken, Ham and Rice ... Add the chicken, ham, rice, and 1 cup of the cheese cheese to the base mix; and, stir until combined.

  • Step 3: Bake ... You can use any size baking dish you want; I have a 10" oval dish which works perfect; but, use what you have. Make sure you either line it with parchment paper; or, you can use a non-stick spray, which is what I prefer.

  • Step 4: Add the creamy mixture to casserole dish; and top with the buttered breadcrumbs (mix the bread crumbs and butter together). Finish with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.

  • Step 5: Bake ... In a preheated oven on the middle shelf, 400 degrees, for 20-30 minutes; until golden brown and bubbly. Remember, everything is already cooked through.

  • Step 6: Serve and ENJOY! ... Finish with chopped parsley; and, the optional bacon bits. Now, the bacon is optional; but, I think it really offers a great taste to the dish. Serve a salad on the side. It isn't fancy, and nothing special; but, it is just good simple comfort food.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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