Description
A creamy and cozy layered bake of chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese topped with a crunchy crust, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, bite-sized (Use rotisserie or leftover baked chicken.)
- 2 cups diced ham (Thick-cut deli ham or leftover holiday ham works best.)
- 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded (Blend in mozzarella for extra melt if desired.)
- 1 tablespoon butter (For making the sauce.)
- 1 tablespoon flour (For thickening the sauce.)
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half (Creamy base for the sauce.)
- 1 cup chicken broth (Adds flavor to the sauce.)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (For flavor depth.)
- 1 clove garlic (Fresh or minced, for flavor.)
- 1 medium onion (Fresh, for flavor.)
- 1 cup Panko, Ritz, or stuffing mix (For the crunchy topping.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Build the Layers
- Scatter the cooked chicken evenly in the prepared dish, then top with the diced ham.
- Pour the Dijon cream sauce over the chicken and ham, ensuring it settles into the layers.
- Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese evenly on top.
Add the Topping and Bake
- Mix your choice of crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle them evenly over the cheese.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 25 to 35 minutes, until bubbling around the edges and golden on top.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving for cleaner cuts.
Notes
For added flavor, rub the baking dish with a garlic clove. Adjust salt based on ham and cheese saltiness. To keep leftovers creamy, add milk or broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food