Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Rice Casserole and POM giveaway!

 

Good Thursday everyone! Hope you are all enjoying your week. A couple cool things for you….

First, is this great weeknight dinner idea. Easy and family friendly is always a plus in my book. I took one of my favorite dishes, Chicken Cordon Bleu and turned it into an easy to put together casserole. Trust me, the whole family will love this cheesy rice dinner. Enjoy! Oh, and check out my newest article I wrote for the 3-A-Day folks featured on Shine.com and Gather.com, I’m having so much fun with them.

 

Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Rice Casserole

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 clove fresh garlic, minced

½ lb diced ham

2 Cups cooked shredded chicken breast

4 Tablespoons butter

¼ Cup flour

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

14 oz can chicken broth

3 Cups cooked rice of choice (I used white long grain)

1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 Cup shredded mozzarella or swiss cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat oil into a large 5 qt rimmed skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ham and chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Melt butter then stir in flour, salt and pepper until combined. Slowly stir in chicken broth until well combined. Stir in cooked rice then transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cover the dish with foil the last 10 minutes for oozing cheese.

6-8 servings

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A serving of cheesy chicken cordon bleu rice casserole topped with fresh herbs on a white plate

Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Rice Casserole

An easy-to-make family-friendly casserole that is great for busy weeknight dinners.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 clove fresh garlic minced
  • ½ lb diced ham
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 14 oz can chicken broth
  • 3 cups cooked rice of choice I used white long grain
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat oil into a large 5 qt rimmed skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ham, and chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Melt butter then stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until combined. Slowly stir in chicken broth until well combined. Stir in cooked rice then transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cover the dish with foil for the last 10 minutes for oozing cheese.
Keywords: chicken casserole

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Pomegranate Juice Givaway!

 

Second, I was excited to get an email from the folks at POM filling me about this great Blogger recipe contest they are hosting. Click HERE for the details on a chance to win $5,000 bucks.

They also gave me the opportunity to have a fun little giveaway. One of my readers will receive 10 coupons for free POM juice. I got a complimentary case in the mail today and YUM, it is good stuff not to mention really good for you.

To be entered, just leave a comment on this post by Saturday the 8th before midnight AZ MST. Good Luck everyone and have a great rest of your week!

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276 Responses
  1. Brandon & Aimee

    What a coincidence, I just bought me a pomegranate yesterday! I love the website, we tried the banana spice muffins the other day and they were gone in an instant. Where do I find cinnamon chips? I live in Utah but have not found them yet. Anyway, thanks for the great recipes!

  2. KiMbErLy~eRiN~bRaDy

    I Love POM! Especially the real fruit when it comes out in the fall I always stock up!

  3. Clumbsy Cookie

    Who doesn’t love cordon blue chicken? I think transforming it into a casserole is just genious!

  4. Janiel

    I’ve heard of this but have yet to try it. Love your blog…and so does my waist line!
    janielbishop.blogspot.com

  5. Tamera

    That casserole looks so yummy! Since winter is coming you should post some crock pot recipes!
    Hope to try that POM juice.

  6. Lissel Dalton

    YUM! I love chicken cordon bleu, so am looking foward to trying this no fuss dish! And I love pomegranate juice…so I hope I get some POM!

  7. Sharon

    What an inventive dish! It’s a great combination of the flavors of Cordon Bleu without the hassle!

  8. Erica Williams

    Pick me! I love POM juice! Oh, and I LOVE your blog. I made spaghetti bolgonase last night for dinner- it was awesome! Thanks for all of the wonderful recipes.

  9. JJLanier

    Everything you make looks delicious! I love trying your recipes. I’m looking for those cinnamon chips!

    Please choose me! POM juice is SO YUMMY!

  10. Lindsay

    I’ve been wanting to try POM juice, so this would be a super excuse to buy some 🙂

  11. jtr4511

    I have heard of the Pom Juice but haven’t been able to find it. Would love the chance – thanks so much for the opportunity!

  12. Misty

    #1 This recipe looks FANTASTIC. It even looks like something my incredibly picky hubby would eat.

    #2 I can’t get enough of anything pomegranate. They’ve always been my favorite fruit and I would love to get some POM. Love that stuff!

  13. Meg

    My husband has been wanting to try this! I still haven’t tried POM juice, but would be excited to try it for free!

  14. Sims Family

    yuuummmm. The POM is way better than the stuffthey have at Costco which tastes like prunes.

  15. Never thought I'd be a soccer mom!

    Never have had it but thanks for the opportunity to enter. Your site is fabulous and I love trying out your recipes. And seeing you on my favorite channel from time to time. Thanks!

  16. Steph

    I’ve always wanted to try that stuff! The cordon blue dish looks delish! As always! 🙂

  17. michellenotdawn

    Ooh, what a great giveaway!
    Oh, and I’m attempting two of your Mile High Cheesecake Layered Chocolate Cakes for my best friend’s birthday bash tonight – I’ll let you know how they turn out!

  18. The Dopp Family

    Yum, I have a recipe for a banana pomegranate cheesecake I’ve been wanting to try.

  19. Anonymous

    I love Pom juice but don’t buy it too often because of the cost- I would love to win free juice!
    Landis

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