Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
I make Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole when I want comfort food that comes together easily but still feels special. The air fryer makes the breadcrumb topping golden and crispy while tender chicken, smoky ham, and melted Swiss cheese sit in creamy garlic-Dijon sauce below. It's perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, potlucks, and family gatherings, especially when craving comfort on a busy schedule. It stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheats beautifully, or freezes for up to 2 months.
Ingredients
For the base:
- 4-5 cups rotisserie chicken meat removed and pulled
- ½ pound sliced smoked ham sliced
- ½ pound swiss cheese sliced
For the sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
For the Topping:
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 ¼ cups bread crumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- Layer the chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese in the dish.4-5 cups rotisserie chicken, ½ pound sliced smoked ham, ½ pound swiss cheese
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add garlic. Stir constantly to avoid burning.4 tablespoons butter, 2 garlic cloves
- Add salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and lemon juice. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.4 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, Salt and pepper
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring frequently to prevent clumps. Increase heat to high and cook until the sauce thickens and boils.3 cups milk
- Pour the sauce over the layered chicken, ham, and cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix the topping ingredients until the butter is evenly distributed over the crumbs. Sprinkle this mixture over the casserole.4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 ¼ cups bread crumbs, ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- Bake in the air fryer at 320ºF (160°C) for 25 minutes. Let the dish cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
Notes
Here are a few tried-and-true tips to help your Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole come out just right.
- Use rotisserie chicken for speed: It spares you the trouble of cooking and shredding chicken from scratch, while the rotisserie seasoning brings delicious flavor to the casserole.
- Layer evenly for consistent bites: By spreading the chicken, ham, and cheese evenly, you get the perfect balance in every bite without ending up with scoops that are all chicken or all cheese.
- Whisk the milk in gradually: Adding it gradually while whisking helps prevent lumps and creates a smooth, creamy sauce every time.
- Toast the breadcrumbs if needed: If your air fryer doesn’t quite brown the topping, simply place it under the broiler for a minute or two until it turns perfectly golden and crisp.
- Don't skip the cooling time: Letting it rest for about 10 minutes after baking gives the sauce time to thicken, making it easier to serve while keeping those layers perfectly intact.
- Flash freeze for better storage: Freeze individual portions on a baking sheet for about an hour before transferring them to containers. This keeps them from sticking together and makes it easier to grab just one serving later.
Nutrition
Calories: 811kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 69gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 262mgSodium: 1502mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1095IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 590mgIron: 2mg
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