Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Print Version)

Oven-baked dish featuring tender chicken, turkey, creamy sauce, and melted cheese for a hearty meal.

# What You Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 cups cooked halal chicken breast, diced (about 2 large breasts)

→ Deli Meat

02 - 7 ounces halal turkey slices, chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 2 cups whole milk
06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 2 tablespoons melted butter

→ Pantry Staples

08 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

13 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a smooth paste.
03 - Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
04 - Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Remove saucepan from heat.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, chopped turkey slices, and shredded Swiss cheese.
06 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken mixture. Fold gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
07 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top in an even layer.
08 - In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
09 - Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown, the cheese is bubbly, and the casserole is hot throughout.
10 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Every bite delivers that perfect salty chicken ham Swiss cheese combo without hours of prep work
  • The creamy homemade sauce makes the dish feel luxurious while being incredibly forgiving
02 -
  • Dont skip letting the sauce thicken properly or you will end up with a watery casserole
  • The panko must be tossed with melted butter or it will burn before the cheese melts
03 -
  • Shred your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded for better melting
  • Let the casserole rest 5-10 minutes before serving so the sauce sets slightly

Go Back