Description
A comforting casserole filled with shredded chicken, rich black forest ham, and creamy Swiss cheese, topped with a crispy Panko breading.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups shredded chicken
- 9 ounces sliced deli-style black forest ham
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread shredded chicken evenly across the base of the baking dish.
- Layer black forest ham over the chicken.
- Place Swiss cheese on top of the ham.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then mix in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.
- Sprinkle in flour, whisking to form a smooth paste.
- Gradually add whole milk, whisking until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the cheese layer, spreading it evenly.
- Mix Panko breadcrumbs with softened butter and sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Make it ahead by assembling a day prior, refrigerate it, and bake as usual. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg