Dan-O’s – Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Time to take a retro restaurant favorite and give it a cozy, casserole-style glow-up! This cheesy chicken cordon bleu casserole has all the usual suspects—chicken, ham, melty Swiss cheese, and golden breading—but without the stress of stuffing a chicken breast like you’re on a culinary game show. Instead, you just layer it all up, pop it in the oven, and let the magic happen.
The creamy sauce? Oh, that’s some next-level comfort food. We’re talking about a classic roux (fancy word for a butter-flour combo) that thickens into a rich, velvety blanket of flavor. Pair it with some steamed rice and a veggie side, and you’ve got yourself a restaurant-worthy meal without the fancy price tag—or the awkward waiter check-ins.
Looking for a classic Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe? Look no further, we’ve made that too and it was Dantastic®!
Ingredients:
- 2+ tbsp Dan-O’s Original Seasoning
- 1/8 tsp Dan-O’s Chipotle Seasoning (optional)
- 8 chicken cutlets (breasts cut in half horizontally)
- 4 tbsp butter, and 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup grated Swiss cheese, divided
- 1 cup grated low-moisture mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Grease a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with butter.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add 1 tbsp butter and the chicken cutlets, sprinkle each side generously with Dan-O’s Original Seasoning. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned, they will not be cooked though. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
3. Add the ham to the uncleaned skillet (unless the drippings were dark brown), and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 2 min. Remove the ham from the skillet and set aside.
4. Place 3 tbsp of butter in the skillet over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and chicken broth, then add the Dan-O’s Chipotle, if desired. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
5. Stir in the mustard and 1/2 cup each of the Swiss and mozzarella until the cheese melts. Season with 1 tbsp Dan-O’s Original Seasoning.
6. In a small bowl, mix the panko, parsley, 1 tbsp Dan-O’s Original, and 1 tbsp of melted butter in a small bowl.
7. Pour 1 1/2 cups of the cheese sauce in the prepared casserole dish. Arrange the chicken cutlets in the dish – you can roughly chop them to make the casserole easier to serve. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the chicken. Add a layer of ham and top with remaining 1/2 cup each of the Swiss and mozzarella. Top evenly with the panko mixture.
8. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, and chicken is cooked to 165°F, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Recipe Provided by Dan-O’s Seasoning
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