Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu in casserole form with this easy and delicious recipe. Layers of shredded rotisserie chicken and cubed ham are smothered in a creamy Swiss cheese sauce, topped with buttery Panko breadcrumbs, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 5 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups cubed ham
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Panko Topping:
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Layer Meat: Place the shredded chicken in an even layer at the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with the cubed ham.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook until it forms a clumpy mixture. Slowly whisk in milk, then add mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Swiss and Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Add Cheese Sauce: Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the ham and chicken in the casserole dish.
- Prepare Panko Topping: Combine Panko breadcrumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and the casserole is bubbly.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy on its own or over pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
