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A serving of cheesy chicken cordon bleu rice casserole topped with fresh herbs on a white plate
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Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Rice Casserole

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

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.