Can I Use Leftover chicken instead of rotisserie chicken?

Absolutely! Use whatever seasoned leftover chicken you have on hand. Taking the extra time to pick the chicken off the bones is not at the top of my favorite tasks either. Another great option is to go into the freezer section of the grocery store and purchased pre-cooked, frozen chicken and let it thaw before using it in the recipe.

Can I make Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole ahead of time?

Yes, this easy casserole recipe does very well if it’s prepared a few days before you need it. To do so, simply follow the recipe as written but do not bake it quite yet. Instead, cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil, and store it in the refrigerator until it is time to finish preparing the dinner. For safety reasons, don’t let it sit too long in the fridge. Bake and eat the casserole within 3-4 days after going into the refrigerator. Also, be sure to remove the plastic wrap and foil lid before baking!

What to serve with this easy Cordon Bleu Casserole?

Because the finished dish does have a creamy sauce over the top, something simple that would go well with the sauce is perfect. - Steamed rice or quinoa - Cooked pasta - Roasted broccoli - Roasted cauliflower - Roasted asparagus - Green salad with a garlic balsamic vinaigrette

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole [VIDEO]

Ingredients

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Base:

1 large rotisserie chicken, meat removed and pulled (about 5–6 C)

1/2 pound sliced deli-style black forest ham, chopped

1/2 pound sliced swiss cheese

Sauce:

4 Tb butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 Tb flour

3 C milk

2 Tb lemon juice

1 Tb dijion mustard

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp pepper

Topping:

4 Tb melted butter

1 1/4 C seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 C parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick spray.
Layer the chicken in the bottom of the dish followed by the ham and finally the swiss cheese.
Melt the butter over medium heat, in a medium saucepan, and add garlic as it melts. Keep stirring with a rubber spatula to avoid burning.
Stir in salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and lemon juice.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Add the milk, slowly. Whisk often to keep clumps from forming. Turn the heat to high and cook until the sauce thickens and boils completely.
Pour the finished sauce over the base layer already in the dish.
Mix the topping ingredients, in a small bowl, until the butter is evenly distributed over the crumbs.
Sprinkle over the top of the dish and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving so the sauce with thicken just a bit.

Notes

Feel free to use any leftover chicken you have on hand instead of a rotisserie chicken.

Author: Carole Jones
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Oven
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/10 th
Calories: 474
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 1410 mg
Fat: 33 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 41 g
Cholesterol: 144 mg

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