CHICKEN CORDON BLUE CASSEROLE

2 T olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb diced ham
2 C cooked, shredded chicken breast
4 T butter
1/4 C flour
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
14 oz chicken broth
3 C cooked rice
1 C shredded cheddar cheese
1 C shredded swiss cheese

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  Saute onion in same pan used to cook chicken and add a little olive oil over medium heat until softened; about 5 minutes.  Stir in garlic, ham and chicken.  Cook for additional 5 minutes.  In small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter then whisk in flour.  Cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking continuously.  Slowly add chicken broth, salt and pepper.  Stir often until thickens.  Add swiss cheese and stir until melted.  Add to chicken mixture.  Add rice to mixture and mix until combined.  Transfer to baking dish and top with cheddar cheese.  Bake for 30 minutes and broil for extra 2-3 minutes until cheese is browned.  

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