Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Printable Version)

Layers of chicken, ham, peas, and creamy mustard sauce topped with melted cheeses in a baked casserole.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Protein

01 - 340 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 115 grams sliced deli ham

→ Vegetables

03 - 150 grams frozen green peas

→ Cheese

04 - 100 grams shredded Swiss cheese
05 - 100 grams shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 25 grams finely grated Parmesan cheese

→ Sauce

07 - 120 milliliters heavy whipping cream
08 - 15 milliliters Dijon mustard

→ Seasoning

09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon table salt

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Cut chicken into 1.25 cm pieces and cook in a large pan over medium heat until fully cooked. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken to an 20x20 cm baking dish, leaving behind cooking liquid.
02 - Combine heavy cream, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat. Pour sauce evenly over chicken in the baking dish, scraping the saucepan to include all sauce.
03 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Slice ham into 1.25 cm strips and pat dry. Add ham, peas, and Swiss cheese to the baking dish. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly on top, followed by Parmesan cheese.
04 - Bake uncovered at 190°C for approximately 30 minutes or until heated through and the top begins to brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before dividing into four portions to serve.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For a lighter variation, substitute with reduced-fat cheeses and cream. Optionally, sprinkle breadcrumbs for added texture. Season to taste.