Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
A hearty casserole combining chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese, offering a quick and comforting meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
- 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed For the sauce
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour For thickening the sauce
- 2 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted For topping
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Arrange the shredded chicken evenly in a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cubed ham over the chicken.
- Layer the Swiss cheese slices on top of the ham.
- In a small saucepan, melt the cubed butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in the milk.
- Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour this sauce evenly over the cheese slices.
- In a small bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, melted butter, and parsley flakes; sprinkle this mixture over the casserole.
Baking
- Bake, uncovered, until the sauce is bubbly and the crumbs are golden brown, about 40 to 45 minutes.
- Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole pairs wonderfully with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables. For a creamier texture, you can add sour cream or cream cheese to the sauce. You can also swap the Swiss cheese for mozzarella or cheddar for a different flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or frozen before baking for up to two months.