Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Prep time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped broccoli florets; 8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 small onion, chopped; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 cups reduced-fat milk; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1 cup diced ham (4 ounces); 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

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All the delicious flavors of your favorite chicken Cordon Bleu—salty ham, melty cheese, tangy mustard—with no tricky assembly required. This healthy comfort food recipe would be perfect for a potluck.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on June 8, 2018

Prep Time:

55 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

2 cups chopped broccoli florets
8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 cups reduced-fat milk
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup diced ham (4 ounces)
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Put a large pot of water on to boil. Cook broccoli in the boiling water until just tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to the bowl with the broccoli.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and the chicken is no longer pink throughout, 6 to 8 minutes. Add flour and mustard. Stir until coated. Add milk and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until thickened slightly, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the broccoli and pasta. Stir in cheese, ham and parsley. Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Combine panko and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake until the casserole is heated throughout and the breadcrumbs are beginning to brown, about 30 minutes (or 50 minutes, if casserole has been frozen).

Tips

To make ahead: Assemble casserole through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

495	Calories
17g	Fat
47g	Carbs
38g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/3 cups
Calories 495
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 38g	75%
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 87mg	29%
Vitamin A 1593IU	32%
Vitamin C 30mg	33%
Folate 41mcg	10%
Sodium 719mg	31%
Calcium 296mg	23%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 30mg	7%
Potassium 472mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.