Chicken and Royal® Basmati Rice Cordon Bleu Casserole
40 Minutes
Continental
Serves: 8-12
Dive into the creamy experience of this Chicken and Royal® Basmati Rice Cordon Bleu Casserole, a hearty and easy-to-make meal topped with crispy, bubbly Swiss cheese.
Ingredients
1 cup Royal® Basmati Rice
1 3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 cup chopped ham
1 1/2 cups (about 6 oz) shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired
Preparation
- Combine rice and water in a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Set it aside.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 10-inch round baking dish with olive oil; set aside.
- In a 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion; cook until tender and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add flour; stir to make a roux. Cook roux for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Gradually beat in broth with whisk, followed by milk, and simmer until slightly thickened into a gravy.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, gravy, ham, the cooked rice and 1 cup of cheese.
- Spread evenly in baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs and butter to coat well.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Top casserole with bread crumb mixture; bake about 20 minutes or until top is crisp and golden and casserole is bubbling.
