I recently discovered that my little girl loves ham. It was an amazing discovery considering that she does not eat anything. Mommy wanted to make a family dish tonight using ham in hopes that my little picky eater would gobble it up. Did it work? Join us for dinner & see.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Risotto
Ingredients:
2 cups of rice
1 1/2 cup of diced ham
1 1/2 cup of cubed cooked chicken
6 slices of swiss cheese
2 cans of heated chicken broth
1/2 cup of water
1 cup of heated milk
1 tbsp of olive oil
1/4 cup of grated parmesan
1/2 tbsp paprika
1/2 tsp pepper
Directions:
In a large skillet, add oil & ham. Cook over medium heat just for about a minute or 2 stirring the ham and browning slightly. Add the water and rice. Stir constantly until all liquid is absorbed. Stir in chicken broth, adding only a 1/2 cup at a time, letting all liquid get absorbed in between adding more. Continue until you have used all of the broth. Add the chicken, parmesan & spices. Stir in milk a 1/2 cup of milk and stir until it is absorbed & then add another 1/2 cup, also stirring until absorbed. Remove from the heat & add the cheese and stir until melted.
*Risotto is meant to be al dente but if you prefer a softer texture you may continue to add liquid until you reach your desired consistency.
Unfortunately, the little one refused to eat mommy’s risotto but hubby, Nanna & me all enjoyed it.
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18 comments
Haven’t made risotto in ages, but this one makes me want to try to make it again even if my picky eaters wouldn’t eat it either! 🙂
I love risotto. We eat alot of rice. My daughter is a pain in the behind. Lol! I can’t get my little chick to eat anything.
I love the idea pf putting the 2 together. I love both
It was good. My husband is also a picky eater & he loved it.
You know, I just learned to make chicken cordon bleu casserole and have been on a chicken cordon bleu binge ever since. I’m so intrigued at the idea of it in a risotto! Thanks for sharing! I’m definitely pinning this one for later!
Thanks Gabby. I appreciate the pin. I love chicken cordon bleu. I think it’s the swiss cheese that gets me, Yum!
I’ve never thought to turn a cordon bleu into a risotto. Great idea!
Thanks Ashley! 🙂
That is one thing I have never eaten, but always wanted to try. The recipe sounds easy enough.
I hope you try it. Thanks for stopping by.
G’day! Interesting combination!
Thanks for sharing as part of Foodie Friends Friday Snack Party!
Cheers! Joanne
Thanks Joanne. Thanks for hosting as always.
This looks looks super! Ha, my dad asked when we went out to eat what my son would eat since he knew he was picky. He picked him out a ham sandwich with cheese, my little man took the cheese off and only ate that. He is so silly, ham is yummy and doesn’t have a harsh flavor which seems to be the trouble with kids. Who knows though! hehehe
That sound familiar. My daughter does this all the time. I cringe at meal times because I know they will be a battle.
I haven’t made risotto since high school and have never made risotto. I will have to look into it though. This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing with Countdown in Style.
Thanks April. Thanks for hosting.
I’m always curious as to what actually makes something considered cordon bleu. I always forget to look that up when I see a recipe with it lol. This looks yummy good though. Thanks for sharing it with us at Countdown in Style! Don’t forget to stop by Friday to see if you are featured
Love Risotto…it is right up there with soup.. We make it often and so many different ways.Most recently was a few weeks ago with Truffle Goat cheese Soooooo amazing 🙂