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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Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Rice Casserole
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.
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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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++The casserole looks great we are going to have it tonight!
I like pomegranate juice but don’t drink it enough because it is so expensive. Free would be great though!
Molly Harris
mebharris@yahoo.com
I’ve never tried POM…I keep meaning to give it a try, really I do.
I love you casserole! I’m a big fan of rice based dishes, so this one would be perfect for us.
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Your recipe sounds awesome also!
OMG this chicken casserole looks amazing. I will be making it tomorrrow!!!
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I am always up for trying something new!
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Also, I’m making this casserole tonight. Looks delish!
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Hopefully I’ll get my chance… 🙂
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this casserole looks like something my 2 year old would love.
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YUM – that casserole looks delicious, so rich and satisfying!
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i love that juice,it is just so expensive. so pick me so i can have some. i love chicken cordon bleu. i have a recipe like yours for a casserole but we use pasta insead of rice. so yummy.
your casserole looks great!
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looks delish!
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I will be making it when all the boys are home next weekend.
YUMMMMM!
Ooo, I am going to make that casserole for my grandparents this weekend. Thank you!!
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Your casserole will be added to my weekday dishes to make.
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