Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
By
Phyllis Gesch
@zachsbiggestfan
9
I was asked to make a casserole for a family at our school who had lost a child - this big, warm, food-hug was one of the first things to pop in my mind. This dish looks labor intensive, but it's really so easy. I cut corners and used a cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, which made things even faster.
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Hearty and creamy, this casserole truly tastes like chicken cordon bleu but so much easier. I love the layering technique and the Panko topping gives this casserole a little crunch. The cream sauce brings all the flavors together. I used a deli chicken and this made this a cinch. An easy weeknight dinner your family will love. This will be a big hit at potlucks too!
Ingredients
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1chicken, cooked & shredded
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1/2 lbdeli-style honey ham, thinly sliced
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1/4 lbbaby Swiss, thinly sliced
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4 Tbspbutter
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4 Tbspflour
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3 cwhole milk - must be whole!
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2 Tbsplemon juice, fresh
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1 TbspDijon mustard
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3/4 tspsalt
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1/2 tspsmoked paprika
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1/4 tspwhite pepper
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1 1/2 cPanko bread crumbs
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4 Tbspbutter, melted
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1/2 tspseasoning salt
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1 1/2 tspdried parsley
How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350. Butter the bottom and sides of a 13x9-in baking dish.
- Cover the bottom of the baking dish with the cooked, shredded chicken.
- Rough chop the ham and scatter that over the layer of chicken.
- Layer the Swiss cheese on top of the ham and chicken.
- TO MAKE THE SAUCE: Put the 4 tbsp of butter into a medium-sized pot and melt over medium heat. Quickly stir in the flour to make a roux.
- Without browning the roux, once it is smooth & bubbly, slowly pour in the cold milk. Whisk briskly to make a smooth sauce. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens, and you can coat the back of a spoon.
- Stir in the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, smoked paprika, and white pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a low boil, then remove from heat.
- Pour sauce evenly over the casserole, being mindful to get some of it around the edges of the pan.
- TO MAKE THE TOPPING: Melt the last of your butter in the microwave in a medium sized bowl. Once melted, take the bowl out and stir in the Panko bread crumbs and dried parsley.
- Layer over the top of your casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the topping has become golden brown and the casserole is bubbly. Let it sit about 5 minutes before serving. ENJOY!
About Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Course/Dish: Casseroles
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Soy Free
Other Tag: For Kids
Hashtag: #comfort-food
