Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Printable Version)
A hearty dish blending shredded chicken, black forest ham, Swiss cheese, creamy sauce, and a crispy Panko topping.
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
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5 cups cooked shredded chicken
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255 grams sliced deli-style black forest ham, cut into strips
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225 grams sliced Swiss cheese, about 12 thin slices
→ Sauce
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85 grams unsalted butter, melted
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15 ml Dijon mustard
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15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
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0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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48 grams all-purpose flour
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720 ml whole milk
→ Topping
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150 grams Panko breadcrumbs
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57 grams unsalted butter, softened
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Chopped parsley (optional)
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 177°C and spray a 23x33 cm casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Evenly spread shredded chicken into the baking dish.
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Arrange sliced black forest ham strips over the chicken.
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Layer Swiss cheese slices evenly over the ham, overlapping as needed to cover the dish.
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Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice if using, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg if using, and cayenne pepper if using.
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Sprinkle all-purpose flour into the butter mixture and whisk continuously over medium heat until a smooth paste forms.
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Slowly pour in whole milk in increments of 60 ml, whisking thoroughly after each addition until the mixture is smooth before continuing.
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Allow the sauce to simmer for 4 minutes, whisking occasionally, until thickened.
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Evenly pour the prepared sauce over the cheese layer, spreading to cover all areas and corners.
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Combine Panko breadcrumbs with softened unsalted butter, mix well, then spread the mixture evenly over the sauce layer.
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Bake uncovered at 177°C for 30 to 40 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.
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Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
# Notes:
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For a gluten-free alternative, substitute all-purpose flour and Panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free versions.
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Allowing the casserole to rest after baking improves sauce thickness and serving ease.