Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Creamy, Low-Carb & High-Protein)

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🛒 What You’ll Need

  • 1.5 lbs Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed 🍗
  • 1/2 lb Deli ham, diced 🍖
  • 8 oz Swiss cheese, shredded or sliced 🧀
  • The Creamy Sauce:
    • 4 oz Cream cheese, softened 🥛
    • 1/4 cup Heavy cream 🥛
    • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 🍯
    • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder 🧄
  • Optional Topping: Crushed pork rinds or almond flour for a keto-friendly “breadcrumb” crunch! 🥓🥨💎

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. The Base: Spread your cooked, shredded chicken into the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish. 🍗📐
  2. Add the Ham: Scatter your diced ham evenly over the chicken layer. 🍖🤝
  3. The Liquid Gold: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder until smooth. 🥣🌪️✨
  4. The Drizzle: Pour that velvety sauce all over the chicken and ham, making sure it gets into every nook and cranny! 🥄🥛🤤
  5. Cheese It Up: Top with a generous layer of Swiss cheese for that perfect, gooey finish seen in the photo! 🧀💎✨
  6. The Crunch: If you’re using them, sprinkle your “keto breadcrumbs” on top now. 🥨🎨
  7. Bake to Perfection: Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is bubbly and golden-brown! ⏲️📈🔥
  8. Serve: Let it rest for a few minutes before serving to let the creamy sauce set. 🍽️😋🧤✨

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The “Easy Prep” Secret: Use a rotisserie chicken from the store to save tons of time on the shredding! 🍗🛡️💎
  • The “Flavor” Hack: A dash of paprika on top before baking adds a beautiful pop of color and a hint of smokiness to the Swiss cheese! 🎨🎯✨

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