Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is an easy, family-friendly dish layering shredded chicken, Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy mustard sauce, topped with buttery Panko breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinners
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 5 cups shredded chicken
- 9 ounces sliced deli-style Black Forest ham, cut into strips (about 9 slices)
- 8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese (about 12 thin slices)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread shredded chicken evenly in the baking dish.
- Layer ham strips over the chicken, then evenly layer Swiss cheese slices on top.
- Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice (if using), garlic powder, salt, nutmeg (if using), and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Sprinkle in flour, whisking until it forms a paste. Slowly add milk a little at a time, whisking until smooth. Simmer 4 minutes until thickened.
- Pour sauce over cheese layer, spreading evenly.
- Combine Panko breadcrumbs and 4 tablespoons softened butter; spread over casserole.
- Bake uncovered 30–40 minutes until sauce bubbles and Panko topping is golden brown.
- Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the Panko topping is golden brown for added crunch.
- Letting the casserole sit before serving helps the sauce set.
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