Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, an effortless yet scrumptious dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Combining tender shredded chicken, savory black forest ham, and melty Swiss cheese, this casserole delivers a creamy and satisfying experience. Ideal for busy weeknights, you can prepare it in advance and simply pop it in the oven when ready to serve. With its delightful layers and golden breadcrumb topping, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups shredded chicken
- 9 ounces sliced black forest ham
- 8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread shredded chicken evenly in the dish, layer with ham, and top with Swiss cheese.
- In a saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg (if using), and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Gradually add flour while whisking until a paste forms. Slowly incorporate milk until smooth; simmer until thickened.
- Pour sauce evenly over cheese layer and sprinkle with Panko breadcrumbs mixed with softened butter.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 98mg