If you love love love the flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu but hate the hassle of making the real thing this one is for you. I came across this recipe and made it for dinner the other night but improved it as I went along. I like this recipe for a couple of reasons Firstly because there are lots of opportunities to decrease the fat involved and Secondly it's a piece of cake to make! Enjoy!
1 1/2 Cups cooked chicken, cubed (Approximately 2 breasts)
3/4 lb Shredded swiss cheese
1 small bunch green onion, sliced
4 Tbsp butter or margarine
5 Tbsp flour
1 cup half & half (or sub with milk)
2 cup milk
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
salt & pepper to taste
3 cups crushed cornflakes
4 Tbsp butter
Put the chicken, ham, half the cheese, & onion in a bowl. Set aside. In a pan melt 4 T of butter. Add the flour to make a roux. Pour in the half & half and milk and mix until smooth and thick. Add more flour if needed. Salt & pepper to taste. Stir in mustard. Pour sauce over the chicken mixture. Mix well and pour into 9x13 baking dish. Melt 4 T of butter and mix with cornflakes and the rest of the grated cheese. Toss over the chicken mixture. Bake for 25 minutes at 375°. Eat with rice, we like the brown variety at my house!
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
1 1/2 Cups ham, cubed1 1/2 Cups cooked chicken, cubed (Approximately 2 breasts)
3/4 lb Shredded swiss cheese
1 small bunch green onion, sliced
4 Tbsp butter or margarine
5 Tbsp flour
1 cup half & half (or sub with milk)
2 cup milk
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
salt & pepper to taste
3 cups crushed cornflakes
4 Tbsp butter
Put the chicken, ham, half the cheese, & onion in a bowl. Set aside. In a pan melt 4 T of butter. Add the flour to make a roux. Pour in the half & half and milk and mix until smooth and thick. Add more flour if needed. Salt & pepper to taste. Stir in mustard. Pour sauce over the chicken mixture. Mix well and pour into 9x13 baking dish. Melt 4 T of butter and mix with cornflakes and the rest of the grated cheese. Toss over the chicken mixture. Bake for 25 minutes at 375°. Eat with rice, we like the brown variety at my house!