Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna
There are comfort foods… and then there are comfort foods that make everyone at the table go completely silent for the first few bites. This Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna is that kind of dish.
It takes everything we love about classic chicken cordon bleu — tender chicken, savory ham, creamy cheese — and layers it into hearty, bubbling lasagna. The result? Rich, cozy, and just fancy enough to feel special, yet simple enough for a weeknight.
The first time I pulled this out of the oven, golden and bubbling at the edges, I knew it was going to be on repeat in my kitchen. The smell alone is enough to make you hover by the oven door.
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Overview of the Recipe
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna layers seasoned chicken, sliced ham, creamy homemade cheese sauce, Swiss cheese, and tender pasta into one irresistible baked dish.
It’s a mashup that just makes sense.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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🧀 Creamy, cheesy, and rich
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🍗 Packed with protein
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👨👩👧 Perfect for family dinners
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📦 Great for meal prep
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🎉 Impressive enough for guests
What It Tastes Like
Imagine silky cream sauce infused with Dijon and Parmesan, layered between tender chicken and salty ham. The Swiss cheese melts into nutty pockets of flavor, while the mozzarella on top turns golden and bubbly.
It’s savory, creamy, slightly tangy, and deeply comforting.
Benefits of This Recipe
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Uses cooked chicken (great for leftovers!)
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Make-ahead friendly
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Freezer-friendly
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Feeds a crowd
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Balanced flavors with rich texture
Ingredients
For the Chicken Layer
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3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Cream Sauce
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups warm whole milk
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Assembly
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9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
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8 oz sliced deli ham
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2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
Necessary Tools
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9×13-inch baking dish
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Medium saucepan
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Whisk
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Mixing bowls
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Aluminum foil
Ingredient Additions & Substitutions
Want to customize it?
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Swap Swiss for Gruyère for deeper flavor
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Add sautéed spinach between layers
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Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
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Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cream sauce
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Use oven-ready lasagna noodles (adjust sauce slightly if needed)
