Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Rice Casserole

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
½ lb diced turkey ham
2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
14 oz can chicken broth
3 cups cooked rice of choice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella or swiss cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat oil into a large 5 qt rimmed skillet over medium heat. Saute onion , 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

Recipe modified from Picky Palate

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