Description
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole that combines the classic flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu with a creamy sauce and a golden breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1 cup diced ham
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux; slowly add milk until thickened.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer chicken and ham in the baking dish, pour creamy sauce over top, and sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
- Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan together, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can use low-fat milk.
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg