Lunch / Dinner
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This typically fried chicken dish transforms into a hearty casserole — chicken, ham, and Gruyere, plus a cream sauce that’s to-die-for.
For a simple casserole with the flavors of traditional chicken cordon bleu, toss farfalle noodles with a shallot, garlic, and Dijon cream sauce. And peas and pimentos give this dish a little something extra.
Ingredients
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Perfect for All Occasions
Casseroles are known to be comforting, and this one is no different. But with inspiration from the French, this casserole is perfect for a special occasion, too.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°. Coat a 2-qt. baking dish with nonstick spray.
Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in a saucepan over high heat until foamy. Add shallots and garlic; sauté until shallots begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add wine; cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high; whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk; stir and cook until thickened, 8–10 minutes.
Off heat, whisk in mayonnaise, Dijon, and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper.
Toss chicken, ham, Gruyère, peas, and pimentos with pasta and sauce; transfer to prepared dish.
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, 2 Tbsp. melted butter, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Top casserole with bread crumb mixture and bake until golden brown, 25–30 minutes.
To deepen the flavor of the sauce, add a full-bodied dry white wine, like Chardonnay, to the aromatics and reduce it by half.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 534
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g 47%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 429mg 17%
Carbs 32g 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 30g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.