Ingredients
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- 5 cups shredded chicken
- 9 ounces sliced deli-style black forest ham, cut into strips
- 8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir continuously to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the whole milk until smooth, then add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large baking dish, layer the shredded chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese. Pour the sauce over the layers.
- In a bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs and 4 tablespoons of softened butter. Mix until the breadcrumbs are coated, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using smoked or honey ham. You can also substitute Swiss cheese with Gruyère or mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, quick meal, family dinner, comfort food