Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole For Two Recipe

Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole For Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the chicken; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 12 ounces chicken breasts, cubed; 1/4 cup shallot, minced (optional); 1 tablespoon flour; 1/2 cup apple juice or 1/2 cup apple cider; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup broccoli floret, BLANCHED; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; For the Casserole; 2 round sour dough rolls, each 6 inch; 2 -4 deli slices smoked ham, 2 ounces; 2 slices swiss cheese, sliced; 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated DIVIDED

Servings: persons

For the chicken
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
12 ounces chicken breasts, cubed
1/4 cup shallot, minced (optional)
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup apple juice or 1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup broccoli floret, BLANCHED
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
For the Casserole
2 round sour dough rolls, each 6 inch
2 -4 deli slices smoked ham, 2 ounces
2 slices swiss cheese, sliced
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated DIVIDED

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["Preheat oven to 400 degrees.", "Line with foil and lightly spray a small baking sheet with nonstick spray.", "Melt butter over medium high heat in a saute pan.", "Add chicken and saute until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.", "Stir in shallots and saute until softened, 2 minutes.", "Sprinkle mixture with flour, cook 1 minute.", "Combine apple juice and broth; slowly add to chicken in saute pan, stirring constantly to avoid clumping.", "Stir in cream, Parmesan, mustard, and thyme; simmer after each addition until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.", "Add BLANCHED broccoli; season with salt and cayenne pepper.", "Reduce heat to low.", "Hollow out loaves by cutting off tops and tearing out insides. (Remove as much bread as possible.).", "Compress any remaining bread inside loaves to make room for filling-you need space.", "Toast loaves directly on oven rack, about 5 minutes; remove to prepared baking sheet.", "Arrange ham slices in bottom of each loaf.", "Using a slotted spoon, divide chicken mixture evenly between rolls, RESERVING sauce in pan for last step.", "Top the chicken in each loaf with a slice of Swiss and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Parmesan.", "Bake ""casseroles"" until cheese melts, 7-10 minutes. (For extra browning, broil casseroles on high, 3-5 minutes.).", "Serve each casserole with reserved cream sauce."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the chicken, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 12 ounces chicken breasts, cubed, 1/4 cup shallot, minced (optional), and more.

Yes, Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole For Two falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole For Two

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