Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna (Print Version)

Tender chicken, ham, creamy Swiss sauce, and pasta layers baked until bubbly with a golden breadcrumb topping.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 1 package lasagna noodles

→ Sauce

02 - 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1 3/4 cups whole milk, warmed
08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

→ Filling

09 - 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
10 - 8 ounces deli ham, chopped

→ Topping

11 - 1/2 cup bread crumbs
12 - 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
13 - 1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
03 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add softened cream cheese and cook until it begins to melt, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in warm milk until the mixture is smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and sauce thickens, 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread 3/4 cup of cheese sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) baking dish. Arrange one-third of the noodles over the sauce. Top with half of the chopped chicken and half of the ham. Pour 1 cup of cheese sauce over the filling.
05 - Repeat layering with half of the remaining noodles, the rest of the chicken and ham, and 1 cup of cheese sauce.
06 - Place the remaining noodles on top and spread the remaining cheese sauce evenly over the noodles. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, bread crumbs, and Italian seasoning. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling.
08 - Remove foil and continue baking for about 10 minutes more, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown.
09 - Allow the lasagna to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the layers set and the flavors meld.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, use freshly shredded Swiss cheese for optimal melting and flavor.

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