Description
A comforting layered casserole featuring tender chicken, Swiss cheese, and a crisp Panko topping that delights both the palate and the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups shredded chicken
- 9 ounces sliced 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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the shredded chicken evenly into the baking dish and press gently.
- Layer the black forest ham over the chicken.
- Place the Swiss cheese on top of the ham.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne until well combined.
- Sprinkle in flour and whisk to form a smooth paste, cooking for a minute until pale.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth, then simmer until thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the layers in the casserole dish.
- Combine Panko breadcrumbs with softened butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving and top with parsley if desired.
Notes
For preparation ease, use leftover or rotisserie chicken. Adjust salt and lemon to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, chicken, cheese, Panko breadcrumb, easy recipe