Chicken cordon bleu wild rice casserole

Wild rice combines with mushrooms, chicken, and ham to make a savory, filling casserole perfect for a cold evening.

Chicken cordon bleu wild rice casserole
Photo: Meredith Operations Corporation

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2-1/2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 8.8-ounce pouches cooked long grain and wild rice
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup chopped black forest ham (4oz.)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs or soft breadcrumbs
  • Sliced green onions and/or chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2 1/2- to 3-qt. oval or rectangular baking dish. In a large skillet melt 3 Tbsp. of the butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour. Stir in milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Stir in rice, chicken, cheese, ham, and 1/2 cup green onions. Transfer to the baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl melt remaining 1 Tbsp. butter in the microwave. Add panko breadcrumbs. Toss to combine. Sprinkle over chicken and rice mixture. Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes or until heated through. Top with additional green onions and/or parsley before serving. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 397 cal., 20 g Fat, total (10 g sat. fat), 85 mg chol., 28 g carb., 666 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 25 g pro.

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