Post by wilderness on Jan 26, 2024 9:33:42 GMT -5
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole-Tasty
Rich but nice
Cooking spray
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 tsp. onion powder
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
8 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded and divided (about 2 cups)
1 (8 oz.) package diced cooked ham
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 1 rotisserie chicken)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives, for garnish (optional)
Cooked rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes, to serve.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt 4 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium. Add onion powder, garlic powder, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and pepper. Cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add flour and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Need to add milk!!!
Remove from heat. Whisk in mustard and stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese until melted.
Drain any moisture from the ham; stir into sauce. Stir in chicken.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle over remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Melt remaining 4 Tbsp. butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl in microwave on HIGH in 15 second intervals until melted. Stir in breadcrumbs, paprika, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt until evenly coated. Sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbling, about 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with chives, if using.
Serve with rice, cooked egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.
