Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole – Comfort Made Easy
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is an easy and delicious family meal featuring layers of shredded chicken, Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy mustard sauce topped with golden Panko breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 5 cups shredded chicken
- 9 oz sliced deli-style Black Forest ham, cut into strips (~9 slices)
- 8 oz sliced Swiss cheese (~12 thin slices)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Evenly spread shredded chicken into the baking dish.
- Layer sliced Black Forest ham over the chicken.
- Place Swiss cheese evenly over the ham, overlapping slices to fit.
- Melt 6 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice (if using), garlic powder, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.
- Add flour and whisk to form a paste.
- Slowly whisk in milk, a quarter cup at a time, until smooth. Simmer 4 minutes until thickened, whisking occasionally.
- Pour the sauce over the cheese layer and spread evenly.
- Combine Panko breadcrumbs with softened butter and spread evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, until sauce bubbles and Panko is golden brown.
- Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the Panko topping is golden brown for extra crunch.
- Letting the casserole sit before serving helps the sauce set properly.