Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Makes 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 min.
Bake Time: 60 min.


Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups seasoned bread stuffing cubes
4 ounces lean ham sliced
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) low-fat cream of mushroom soup

Casserole Recipe Direction
Preheat oven to 325-degrees F. and butter a 7x11-inch or a 9x9-inch baking pan.
1) In a medium skillet, melt butter. Add chicken and quickly fry over medium-hot heat until brown on all sides. Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plated. (Chicken does not need to be completely cooked at this point)
2) Add stuffing cubes the skillet. Stir to absorb any remaining butter and juice.
3) Place three-fourth of stuffing cubes in bottom of baking pan.
4) Layer chicken, ham, and the cheese over stuffing.
5) Top with soup. Sprinkle with remaining stuffing mixture.
6) Place baking pan in oven and bake for 60 minutes.

Kitchen Tip:
Swiss cheese or other cheese of your choice may be exchanged for the Cheddar cheese.

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