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1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 cup chopped ham
2 cups cooked rice
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (6 oz)
3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 10-inch round baking dish with olive oil; set aside.
Step 2
In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until tender and translucent, stirring occasionally. Add flour; stir to make a roux. Cook roux 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly golden. Gradually beat in broth with whisk, followed by milk, and simmer until slightly thickened into a gravy.
Step 3
In large bowl, mix chicken, gravy, ham, rice and 1 cup of the cheese. Spread evenly in baking dish.
Step 4
In another bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter to coat well. Add remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Top casserole with bread crumb mixture; bake about 20 minutes or until top is crisp and golden and casserole is bubbling.
Recipe Tips
Freshly cooked rice or leftover rice work well in this dish.
You can use any cheese you like for this--Swiss is the classic choice, but Cheddar or Jack are also great!
