Chicken Blue Ribbon

Chicken Blue Ribbon

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: American Diet: Gluten-free option available

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 (for sauce)
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 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 (for topping)
  • Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Spread 5 cups shredded chicken evenly in the baking dish.
  3. Layer 9 ounces black forest ham over the chicken.
  4. Place 8 ounces Swiss cheese over the ham, overlapping slices.
  5. Melt 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne.
  6. Sprinkle in 6 Tablespoons flour and whisk until it forms a paste.
  7. Slowly add 3 cups milk, whisking until smooth.
  8. Simmer the sauce for 4 minutes until it thickens.
  9. Pour the sauce over the cheese layer.
  10. Combine Panko breadcrumbs and softened butter, then sprinkle over the casserole.
  11. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  12. Let sit for 5 minutes, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Notes

  1. Feel free to use rotisserie chicken and adjust the ham or cheese as per your taste! Excellent for leftovers.