Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Cups that are a great grab and go lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
12 ounces chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
3 ounces ham cubes
3 ounces Swiss cheese (shredded)
8 ounces frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
For the Sauce
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 ounces cream cheese
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (grated)
salt and pepper
For the Topping
½ ounce pork skins (crushed)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
Clean and Sterilize 3 16 ounce wide mouth canning jars (IMPORTANT!! When using canning jars for this process they need to not have been used in the freezer)
Prepare the sauce in a small sauce pan. Set aside.
For the Instant Pot:
Layer each jar in this order -- Chicken, Swiss Cheese, 2 Tablespoons Sauce, Swiss, Ham, 2T sauce, Spinach, swiss, Chicken, Swiss, Sauce.
Cover each Jar with foil or with a canning Lid (DO NOT USE the Metal Bands!!)
Place trivet into inner liner, add 1 cup water. Set Jars on trivet clustered in the middle of the pot, make sure they are not touching the sides of the liner (only 3 16 ounce jars will fit so that the lid will close properly and is able to vent)
Process on Manual High for 4 minutes, allow to natural pressure release for 10 minutes. ( you may hear the lids "ping" while in the pot, this is the jars sealing... some jars may not seal properly in the pot, but may do so while cooling.
Allow Jars to cool. Place Rings on jars with lids and hand tighten for storage. Store in refrigerator for 3-5 days.
For the Oven:
Layer and Cover each jar in the same order as above. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place Jars into an 8x2" pan filled with ½-1" of water.
Bake Jars for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and water bath. Allow to cool. Lids will "ping" as they cool. Place Rings on jars with lids and hand tighten for storage.
Allow Jars to Cool and Store in refrigerator for 3-5 days.
To Reheat:
Remove Lid and ring. either dump contents into a microwave safe bowl or just reheat in the jar for about 1 - 1½ minutes. You may want to cover the jar/bowl with a paper towel to avoid spatters. Top with Topping. Enjoy.