Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna 🧀🍗 — creamy layers of chicken, ham, and melted cheese baked until golden and bubbly.

Here’s the full recipe:

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🍗 Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna

🥣 Ingredients

For the Filling

• 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

• 1½ cups cooked ham, diced

• 9–12 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)

For the Cream Sauce

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 3 cups milk (warm)

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Cheese Layer

• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Noodles

• Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions (if not oven-ready).

• Drain and set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Cream Sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes (don’t brown).

3. Gradually whisk in warm milk and cream.

4. Cook until thickened (about 4–5 minutes).

5. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard.

6. Remove from heat.

3️⃣ Assemble the Lasagna

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a 9×13-inch baking dish:

1. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom.

2. Add noodles.

3. Spread some chicken and ham evenly.

4. Spoon sauce over.

5. Sprinkle Swiss and mozzarella.

6. Repeat layers (usually 3 layers total).

7. Finish with sauce and remaining cheeses.

8. Top with Parmesan and parsley.

4️⃣ Bake

• Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

• Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

• Broil 2–3 minutes for extra browning (optional).

5️⃣ Rest

Let sit for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

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🔥 Optional Add-Ins

• Steamed broccoli between layers

• A sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top for crunch

• A dash of nutmeg in the sauce

• Substitute Gruyère for Swiss for deeper flavor

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If you’d like, I can also give you:

• A shortcut rotisserie chicken version

• A low-carb (no noodle) version

• Or a make-ahead freezer version 😊