Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu with this easy casserole recipe, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or family gatherings. This dish features layers of tender shredded chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, all smothered in a rich creamy sauce and topped with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs. It’s a delightful twist on the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Enjoy a delicious meal that brings everyone to the table and makes for great leftovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 9 ounces sliced black forest ham
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Layer shredded chicken in the bottom of the dish, followed by sliced ham and Swiss cheese.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice (if using), garlic powder, salt, nutmeg (if using), cayenne pepper (if using), and flour to form a paste. Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the layered ingredients in the casserole dish.
- Mix Panko breadcrumbs with softened butter and sprinkle on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg