Gluten Free Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
For tender and flavorful chicken with diced ham, veggies, and a creamy sauce, this gluten free chicken cordon bleu casserole makes a terrific weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 - 3 bell peppers, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 4 Tbsp. gluten free flour (I used oat flour)
- 1 c. milk (can use dairy free)
- 1 c. chicken broth
- 1/2 - 1 c. shredded cheese
- 2 c. cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 8 oz. ham, diced
- 6 slices of cheese
Optional Cracker Topping
- 10-12 gluten free crackers, crushed
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion and peppers for 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Then, add the garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Next, melt the butter in the skillet. Stir in the flour and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes. Then, stir in the milk and broth. Allow to cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the shredded cheese and allow to melt. Finally, stir in the chicken and ham.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spoon mixture into a greased baking dish. In a small bowl, mix the cracker crumbs with melted butter. Then, top casserole with the slices of cheese and sprinkle with the cracker topping.
- Bake casserole for 15 minutes. If cold, bake for 30-35 minutes. Serve with rice or cauliflower rice.