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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Diana
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.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 614
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Course Casseroles
Cuisine French
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup Swiss cheese, or Gruyere cheese
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup ham, diced
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs, fresh, or panko
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  • Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish: Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Make the Sauce: 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.
    making sauce
  • Assemble the Casserole: Arrange the chicken and ham in the bottom of the casserole.
    chcken and ham in the baking dish
  • Add the Sauce and Crumbs: 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.
  • Bake: 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.
    whole baked chicken cordon bleu casserole
  • Serve: Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables. Enjoy!

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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