Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
If you like chicken cordon bleu, you should try this casserole version! Made with ham, chicken, Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, and a buttery breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
- Butter, oil, or cooking spray, for greasing the baking dish
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup shredded Swiss cheese or Gruyère
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 1 1/2 to 2-quart baking dish.Butter, oil, or cooking spray
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and mustard and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk, whisking and cooking until the mixture begins to thicken. Stir in the Swiss or Gruyère cheese and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese; stir until melted. Add the lemon juice; taste and season the sauce with salt and pepper.2 tbsp butter | 2 tbsp all-purpose flour | 1 tsp Dijon mustard | 1 cup whole milk | 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese or Gruyère | 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese | 1 tsp lemon juice | Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Arrange the chicken and ham in the bottom of the casserole.1 cup diced ham | 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- Pour the sauce over the meat. Combine the breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan. Sprinkle over the casserole.1 cup fresh breadcrumbs | 2 tbsp melted butter | 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes, until the topping is browned and the casserole is bubbling. Remove the casserole to a rack and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Tip: Season the sauce lightly, since the ham and cheeses will add some salt to the finished casserole.
Nutrition
Calories: 614kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 47gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 922mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 693IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 358mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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