Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a healthy, simple and quick way to use leftover smoked and/or rotisserie chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese in a creamy dijon sauce. The nutritional facts of this casserole are 2g of Total Carbohydrates and 452 Calories (Calories from Fat is 306) per serving.

Ingredients:

  • 8 cups diced leftover smoked chicken
    • Substitute half a Costco rotisserie chicken for the smoked chicken (optional)
  • 4 cups diced ham
  • 6 oz butter, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 3 oz lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 6 oz Swiss cheese, shredded or 6 large slices

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF
  • Spray a 9" x 11" foil pan with nonstick spray
  • Spread the chicken in the bottom of the pan
  • Cover the chicken with the ham
  • In a pot, on low heat, blend the butter, cream cheese, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
  • Spread the sauce over the ham
  • Cover the casserole with shredded or sliced Swiss cheese
  • Bake for 30 minutes until hot
  • Place the casserole under a broiler for 2 minutes until the cheese turns golden and bubbly
    • Keep an eye on the casserole in order to prevent burning the cheese topping

Yield: 6 Servings

Serve with a side of sautéed green cabbage ...

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