Chicken cordon bleu casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish that takes all the flavor of the classic French-inspired chicken cordon bleu and transforms it into a delicious, cheesy casserole. This dish layers tender chicken, savory ham and melty Swiss cheese in rich, creamy sauce, then finishes with crispy bread crumb topping. It¡¯s perfect for busy weeknights or when you¡¯re craving a cozy, hearty meal without the fuss of rolling and stuffing chicken. This casserole is a crowd pleaser that offers the same indulgent flavor with minimal effort.
INGREDIENTS:
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? 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
? 1 ? cups diced ham
? 1 ? cups shredded Swiss cheese
? 1 cup whole milk
? 1 cup heavy cream
? 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
? 1 tsp garlic powder
? ? tsp onion powder
? Salt and pepper to taste
? 1 cup breadcrumbs
? 2 tbsp melted butter
? Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
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INSTRUCTIONS:
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1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350¡ãF (175¡ãC). Lightly grease a 9¡Á13-inch casserole dish.
2. Assemble the Layers: Spread the cooked chicken evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer the diced ham on top of the chicken, followed by the
shredded Swiss cheese.
3. Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and cream over medium heat. Whisk in the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Continue to stir until the mixture is heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, ham, and cheese layers.
4. Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter until well coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
5. Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
6. Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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Enjoy this delicious, easy-to-make Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole for a comforting family meal that brings together the flavors of a classic favorite!
