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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole for Cozy Nights

A comforting dish combining tender chicken, savory ham, and creamy Dijon sauce in a Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Butter and Aromatics
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Sauce Components
  • ¼ cup flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon stock powder
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 cups cooked/roasted chicken shredded
  • 1 cup diced ham can use turkey ham
  • 2 cups Swiss cheese shredded
Topping
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large pot
  • Casserole dish
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Make the Dijon Cream Sauce
  1. Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Whisk in flour to form a roux. Gradually pour in chicken broth and milk, whisking continuously for 3-4 minutes until smooth and thickened.
  3. Stir in Dijon mustard, stock powder, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare Broccoli
  1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot, add salt, and blanch broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes until vibrant green and crisp-tender.
  2. Drain the broccoli and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Once cooled, drain again and set aside.
Assemble Casserole
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a greased casserole dish, layer cooked chicken at the bottom.
  2. Add the blanched broccoli and diced ham, then pour the creamy Dijon sauce over the layers. Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese on top.
Add Breadcrumbs
  1. Combine Panko breadcrumbs with melted butter in a small bowl until thoroughly coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
Bake
  1. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Grease the dish to prevent sticking. Use unsalted butter for better salt control. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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