Description
A cozy dish with layers of chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese topped with a creamy sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup sliced deli-style black forest ham, cut into strips
- 1 cup sliced Swiss cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Evenly spread shredded chicken into the baking dish.
- Layer sliced black forest ham over the chicken.
- Place sliced Swiss cheese evenly over the ham.
- Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice (if using), garlic powder, salt, nutmeg (if using), and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Sprinkle in all-purpose flour and whisk until it forms a paste.
- Slowly add whole milk, one-quarter cup at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 4 minutes until it thickens, whisking occasionally.
- Pour the sauce over the cheese layer, spreading it evenly.
- Combine Panko breadcrumbs with softened butter in a bowl and spread it over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the Panko topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley (if using) and serve.
Notes
To make this dish healthier, try using whole wheat breadcrumbs, reduced-fat cheese, or adding steamed vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, casserole, family recipe, comfort food