Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the cooked chicken in an even layer across the bottom, followed by the diced ham. Sprinkle half of the shredded Swiss cheese over the top.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute to create a roux. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the prepared Dijon sauce evenly over the layers of chicken, ham, and cheese in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Swiss cheese over the sauce.
- In a small bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Stir until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crispy. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Shred Your Own Cheese: For the best, creamiest results, buy a block of Swiss cheese and shred it yourself.
Don't Overcook: The chicken is already cooked, so you're just heating everything through. Overbaking can make it dry.
Get it Crispy: Place the casserole under the broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end for an extra-golden topping, but watch it closely!
Don't Overcook: The chicken is already cooked, so you're just heating everything through. Overbaking can make it dry.
Get it Crispy: Place the casserole under the broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end for an extra-golden topping, but watch it closely!
