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Chicken Blue Ribbon

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A warm, cheesy casserole featuring layers of chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese, topped with a crispy Panko crust.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Evenly spread 5 cups shredded chicken into the baking dish.
  3. Layer 9 ounces sliced deli-style black forest ham over the chicken.
  4. Place 8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese evenly over the ham.
  5. Melt 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  6. Sprinkle in 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour and whisk until it forms a paste.
  7. Slowly add 3 cups whole milk, a quarter cup at a time, whisking until smooth before adding more milk.
  8. Allow the sauce to simmer for 4 minutes or until thickened.
  9. Pour the sauce over the cheese layer and spread evenly.
  10. Mix 1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs with 4 Tablespoons softened butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
  11. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
  12. Let sit for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve hot with a simple salad or mashed potatoes. Leftovers can be used in wraps or flatbreads.

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