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Chicken Cordon Bleu and Rice Casserole in casserole dish.  On the bottom you get flavorful rice topped with chicken, salty ham, nutty and melty swiss cheese, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping!
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Chicken Cordon Bleu and Rice Casserole

This One Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu and Rice Casserole has layers of deliciousness.  On the bottom, the flavorful rice cooks right in the oven.  That's right, no cooking it separately on the stove!  On top of the perfectly cooked rice, you have the chicken, salty ham, nutty and melty swiss cheese, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping!  This cozy, warm, comforting, and delicious family dinner is yours for any busy night! #chickencordonbleu #chickenbake #chickendinnerideas
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, French
Keyword casserole, chicken, chicken dinner, one pan meal, one pot
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 411kcal
Author Carrie Tyler

Equipment

  • Large 10x10, 12x12, 10x13 or similar size Casserole dish.

Ingredients

Rice

  • 1 ½ cups White Long Grain rice
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth (or 3 cups Water + 3 teaspoon Chicken Base)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, skinless, boneless (raised w/o antibiotics)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 4 slices Smoked deli ham
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese (or gruyere)

Breadcrumb Topping

  • ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F degrees
  • Add all rice ingredients to casserole dish. Stir to combine, then tightly cover with a lid or aluminum foil. Bake in oven for 20 minutes.
  • While the rice cooks, slice chicken breasts from the side to create 2 thin breasts. Season with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Lay the chicken flat on a plate or cutting board. Layer 1 slice of ham folded on top of the chicken. Layer the swiss cheese slice folded on top of the ham.
  • Make the breadcrumb topping by mixing the ingredients together in a small bowl
  • After 20 minutes, take the rice out and add the chicken slices layered to the top in a line. Cover and bake for another 20 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and sprinkle the breadcrumb topping on top. Put it back in the oven with the broiler setting on low for 5 minutes to brown the topping. Watch to make sure it doesn't burn.
  • To serve, use a spatula to scoop out the rice, chicken and topping. Enjoy!
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