Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Cooked Chicken, Bones Removed, Meat Diced Or Shredded (rotisserie Chicken Is Excellent, Should Be 5-6 Cups Of Chicken; 1/2 pounds Very Thinly Sliced Deli-style Honey Ham, Rough Chopped; 1/4 pounds Thin Sliced Baby Swiss Cheese; 4 Tablespoons Butter; 4 Tablespoons Flour; 3 cups Whole Milk (or A Bit More If Needed; Whole Milk Is Required); 2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice; 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1/4 teaspoons White Pepper; 1- 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs; 4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted; 1/2 teaspoons Seasoning Salt; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Dried Parsley

Servings: persons

1 whole Cooked Chicken, Bones Removed, Meat Diced Or Shredded (rotisserie Chicken Is Excellent, Should Be 5-6 Cups Of Chicken
1/2 pounds Very Thinly Sliced Deli-style Honey Ham, Rough Chopped
1/4 pounds Thin Sliced Baby Swiss Cheese
4 Tablespoons Butter
4 Tablespoons Flour
3 cups Whole Milk (or A Bit More If Needed; Whole Milk Is Required)
2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
3/4 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1/4 teaspoons White Pepper
1- 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
1/2 teaspoons Seasoning Salt
1- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Dried Parsley

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(2/19/2015Please note: due to comments about the salt content of this recipe, the amount of salt has been reduced.)
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Set aside.
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Put cooked shredded or diced chicken on the bottom of the baking dish.
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Rough chop the ham and scatter it over the top of the chicken.
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Lay the Swiss cheese on top of the ham.
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For the sauce:
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Melt the butter in a large sauce pot over medium heat.
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When butter is melted, quickly stir in the flour to form a smooth roux.
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Do not brown!
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Once the roux is smooth and bubbly, slowly pour in the cold milk while stirring briskly to make a smooth sauce.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
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Stir in the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, smoked paprika and white pepper.
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Bring sauce just back to a low boil and turn off heat.
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Pour sauce evenly over the casserole, being certain to get some of the sauce around the edges of the pan.
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For the topping:
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Melt the butter in the microwave in a medium sized microwaveable bowl.
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Heat it for 30 seconds at a time and stop once its melted.
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Take the bowl out of the microwave and stir in the panko bread crumbs, crushed dried parsley.
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Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
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Bake casserole uncovered for 45 minutes until hot and bubbly throughout and topping has turned a light golden brown.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes prior to serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Cooked Chicken, Bones Removed, Meat Diced Or Shredded (rotisserie Chicken Is Excellent, Should Be 5-6 Cups Of Chicken, 1/2 pounds Very Thinly Sliced Deli-style Honey Ham, Rough Chopped, 1/4 pounds Thin Sliced Baby Swiss Cheese, 4 Tablespoons Butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

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