Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Print View)

Tender chicken and halal turkey ham baked with creamy cheese and a crunchy panko topping.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein

01 - 4 cups cooked halal-certified chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1 cup halal turkey ham, diced

→ Dairy

03 - 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 cups whole milk
06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Pantry & Baking

07 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Spices & Seasoning

10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - Pinch ground nutmeg (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
02 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
03 - Gradually whisk in milk, stirring continuously until smooth. Cook 3 to 5 minutes until thickened.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg (if using), salt, and black pepper.
05 - In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, turkey ham, and half of the Swiss cheese. Pour sauce over and stir gently.
06 - Spread mixture evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese and Parmesan on top.
07 - Toss panko breadcrumbs with olive oil in a small bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
08 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
09 - Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a restaurant-quality dish but comes together in under an hour with minimal stress.
  • The creamy sauce keeps everything moist and forgiving, so even if you're not a confident cook, it turns out beautifully.
  • You can prep the casserole ahead and just pop it in the oven when dinner needs to happen.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time—I learned this the hard way when I cut into the casserole immediately and ended up with a creamy puddle on everyone's plate instead of neat portions.
  • The breadcrumb topping makes all the difference; if you skip it or use it dry, you'll miss the textural contrast that makes this dish special.
  • Halal certification matters for both the chicken and the ham, so always check labels if this is important to your household.
03 -
  • Toast your panko breadcrumbs lightly in a dry skillet before tossing with olive oil—this deepens their flavor and ensures they stay crispy even under the steam from the casserole.
  • If your sauce breaks or looks grainy while cooking, strain it through a fine sieve into a clean pot and whisk in a splash of cold milk to smooth it out.

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