This week I am trying a new old recipe.   I have made Chicken Cordon Bleu enough to know that it takes a little work, not to strenuous, but effort.  When I saw this recipe floating around I was intrigued.  This recipe is in casserole form and basically took all the work out.  Flavor wise it is pretty spot on.  I will be making this again.  You can find it on my Pinterest page as well.  https://www.pinterest.com/shakapuddn/the-roosevelt-review

I bought some chicken breasts, deli ham & cheese and even used low fat cream cheese.  What I am thinking next time is maybe chopping or using shredded Swiss and mixing it throughout.  The dish makes a pretty presentation with the layer of melted cheese on the top, but flavor wise it was hard to get it in every bite.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
15min prep  25-30 bake @ 350
6 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken a 2# pkg is sufficient (you could use the canned or rotisserie chicken)
6 oz. ham cut into piece
½ cup melted butter
8 oz. lite cream cheese
1 TBL Dijon mustard (I err on the side of less when using and sampling, it can be overpowering)
1 TBL white wine (optional, I had it so I used it)
2 oz.  Lemon juice (fresh is always best, but only had the bottle)
½ TSP salt (it does not need due to the amount generally in ham)
5 oz. Swiss cheese (I used about 8 slices, next time will integrate into the recipe)
Layer the cooked chicken, then ham.  The recipe calls for a 9×13 but because just the two of us I made 2 smaller pans, score one for me and a meal prepared ahead.
I softened my cream cheese and butter in the microwave SLOWLY & covered.  Then added the Dijon, wine and lemon juice. Mixed well with a heavy whisk til creamy, who wants to use the blender or mixer that’s just another thing to wash?

The recipe says at this point to top with cheese, well next time I’ll just mix it in with the meat then top with the cheese sauce.
Depending on your oven, you just really cook til it is hot and bubbly.  The meats are already both cooked so you are just getting it to temp to eat.
Served with a green salad it is an easy meal.
Joann