Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

2 small carrots, shredded (1 cup)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 packages (6 oz. each) fast cooking chicken and wild rice mix
4 cups boiling water
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 slices cooked ham, cut in half
4 slices Swiss cheese, cut in half

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.


2. In baking dish, stir together carrots, butter and rice mix and water. Arrange chicken on rice mixture. Top each breast with ham.


3. Cover tightly with foil; bake 55 - 60 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut.


4. Place cheese on ham. Bake uncovered 3 - 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.