Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

by HomeCooking
Prep: 20m
Cook: 40m
poultry
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Ingredients
Servings:8
3cupchicken
2cupham
4ozSwiss cheese
1/4cupbutter
1/4cupall-purpose flour
2 1/2cupmilk
2tbsplemon juice
1tbspDijon mustard
1/2tspsalt
1/4tsppepper
1 1/2cuppanko bread crumbs
6tbspbutter
1 1/2tspdried parsley flakes
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Instructions
  1. 1

    Layer the chicken, ham, and cheese

    Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. Spread the shredded chicken (rotisserie or any leftover cooked chicken works great) evenly in the bottom of the dish, scatter the cubed ham over the top, and lay the Swiss cheese slices over everything.

  1. 2

    Make the creamy sauce

    In a small saucepan, melt the 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, then pour the sauce evenly over the cheese layer.

  2. 3

    Top with panko and bake

    In a small bowl, toss the panko bread crumbs with the melted 6 tablespoons of butter and the parsley flakes until evenly coated. Sprinkle the mixture over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling. Let it rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Created by: HomeCooking

Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 40m
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 cup chicken
  • 2 cup ham
  • 4 oz Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes

Instructions

  1. Layer the chicken, ham, and cheesePreheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. Spread the shredded chicken (rotisserie or any leftover cooked chicken works great) evenly in the bottom of the dish, scatter the cubed ham over the top, and lay the Swiss cheese slices over everything.
  2. Make the creamy sauceIn a small saucepan, melt the 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, then pour the sauce evenly over the cheese layer.
  3. Top with panko and bakeIn a small bowl, toss the panko bread crumbs with the melted 6 tablespoons of butter and the parsley flakes until evenly coated. Sprinkle the mixture over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling. Let it rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes & Tips

This one's a weeknight magic trick — all the cozy, cheesy flavor of chicken cordon bleu without any of the rolling, breading, or fussing over a hot skillet. I lean on rotisserie chicken to keep it quick on a busy night, and that tangy Dijon sauce is what makes it sing, so don't skip it. Got leftover holiday ham in the fridge? This is exactly where it belongs. Pull up a chair — this one's a keeper.