Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole transforms the classic dish into a cozy, layered bake featuring creamy Dijon sauce, Swiss cheese, tender chicken, and a crispy breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
- 5 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese (about 12 thin slices)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the shredded chicken evenly in the prepared dish.
- Layer the Swiss cheese slices over the chicken, overlapping as needed.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice (if using), garlic powder, salt, nutmeg (if using), and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Add the flour and whisk until a smooth paste forms.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, about ¼ cup at a time, until smooth.
- Simmer the sauce for 4 minutes, whisking occasionally, until it thickens.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the cheese layer in the casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the Panko breadcrumbs with the softened butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Add steamed broccoli or sautéed mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Swap Swiss cheese with Gruyère or provolone for variation.
- Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
