Description

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole brings the classic flavors of chicken, Swiss cheese, and ham into a simple, baked dish. This easy version skips the complex stuffing and frying steps, making it a perfect weeknight meal or a dish to impress guests.

Ingredients

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4 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
1 cup diced ham (or protein substitute like turkey or sausage)
2 cups Swiss cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup melted butter (for topping)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Base: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the shredded chicken at the bottom. Layer with diced ham and Swiss cheese.
Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add milk and chicken broth, stirring until smooth. Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat. Stir in shredded Swiss cheese until melted.
Assemble the Casserole: Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and cheese layers.
Prepare the Topping: Mix Panko breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the casserole. Optionally, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Rest Before Serving: Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can replace the Swiss cheese with mozzarella or provolone for a different flavor.

For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cheese and less butter.

To make it vegetarian, replace chicken and ham with mushrooms or other hearty vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American