Chicken Cordon Bleu Quinoa Casserole

Chicken Cordon Bleu Quinoa Casserole

All of the flavours of chicken cordon bleu in a quinoa casserole with a crispy breadcrumb topping.

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ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• salt, pepper and cayenne to taste
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup cooked ham, diced
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

directions

1. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes, before removing from heat and letting sit covered for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat and let it froth until it just starts to turn a light golden brown.
3. Sprinkle in the flour and let cook while whisking until it just starts to turn a light golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the milk and simmer while whisking until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Mix in the cheese, mustard and worcestershire sauce, season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste and remove from heat.
6. Mix the quinoa, chicken, ham and sauce, pour into a baking dish, top with the mixture of the butter, parsley and breadcrumbs and bake in a preheated 350F/180C over until lightly golden brown on top and bubbling on the sides, about 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 548, Fat 28.3g (Saturated 16g, Trans 0g), Cholesterol 119mg, Sodium 598mg, Carbs 37g (Fiber 2.7g, Sugars 4.6g), Protein 35.4g

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