Description
A comforting casserole featuring shredded chicken, savory ham, Swiss cheese, and a crunchy Panko topping.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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 black forest ham over the chicken.
- Place Swiss cheese evenly over the ham, overlapping as needed.
- In a saucepan, melt 6 Tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.
- Add all-purpose flour and whisk until it forms a paste.
- Slowly add whole milk, whisking until smooth after each addition.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 4 minutes, whisking occasionally until thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the cheese layer and spread it evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs with softened butter and spread over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
Serve warm with a side salad or steamed vegetables. Can also pair well with rice or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American