Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 to room temperature
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Evenly spread shredded chicken into the baking dish.
- Layer sliced black forest ham over the chicken.
- Place Swiss cheese evenly over the ham, overlapping the slices.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Stir in flour and whisk until a paste forms.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Allow to simmer for 4 minutes until thickened.
- Pour sauce over the cheese layer, spreading it evenly.
- Combine Panko breadcrumbs and softened butter, then spread over the casserole as the final layer.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use rotisserie chicken. Feel free to increase the cayenne for more spice or add vegetables for additional nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg