🧀 Creamy Spoon-Over Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake
📝 Ingredients
2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into chunks or strips)
100–150 g cooked ham (chopped or sliced)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (or mozzarella if you prefer)
½ cup cream cheese (softened)
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & pepper (to taste)
Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Prepare chicken
Place the chicken pieces in a greased baking dish. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Add ham & cheese
Sprinkle chopped ham evenly over the chicken, then add the shredded Swiss cheese.
Make the creamy sauce
In a bowl, mix:
Cream cheese
Heavy cream
Dijon mustard
Stir until smooth and well combined.
Assemble
Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken mixture, spreading it evenly.
Top (optional)
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top for a golden crust.
Bake
Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the top is bubbly and lightly golden.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Spoon it over:
Steamed broccoli 🥦
Cauliflower rice
Zucchini noodles
💡 Tips
Add a little smoked paprika for extra flavor.
If you like it crispier, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
You can prep it ahead and refrigerate before baking.
