Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna
🔥 Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cook the Noodles:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add lasagna noodles and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain and set aside.
3. Make the Cheese Sauce:
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add cream cheese and stir until it starts to melt (about 5 minutes).
Stir in salt, pepper powder, and black pepper.
Gradually whisk in the warm milk until smooth and creamy.
Add 1 ½ cups of Swiss cheese and continue whisking until melted and thickened (5–10 minutes). Bring to a light boil, whisking regularly, then remove from heat.
4. Assemble the Lasagna:
Spread ¾ cup of cheese sauce on the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish.
Layer ⅓ of the noodles, followed by:
½ of the cooked chicken
½ of the diced ham
1 cup of cheese sauce
Repeat the layers: noodles → remaining chicken → remaining ham → 1 cup of cheese sauce.
Finish with the last layer of noodles and remaining cheese sauce.
5. Add Toppings:
Sprinkle with the final ½ cup of shredded Swiss cheese.
Top with breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning.
Cover the dish with foil.
6. Bake:
Bake covered for 25 minutes, until bubbling.
Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
7. Let It Rest:
Allow the lasagna to sit for 5–10 minutes before serving so it sets properly.
🍽 Serve It Up!
Rich, creamy, cheesy, and utterly comforting. Perfect for feeding a crowd, gifting to new parents, or just treating yourself. Make it ahead and reheat — it’s even better the next day.
