Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna

🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Set oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Cook the Noodles:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

• Add lasagna noodles and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Drain and set aside.

3. Make the Cheese Sauce:

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

• Add cream cheese and stir until it starts to melt (about 5 minutes).

• Stir in salt, pepper powder, and black pepper.

• Gradually whisk in the warm milk until smooth and creamy.

• Add 1 ½ cups of Swiss cheese and continue whisking until melted and thickened (5–10 minutes). Bring to a light boil, whisking regularly, then remove from heat.

4. Assemble the Lasagna:

• Spread ¾ cup of cheese sauce on the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish.

• Layer ⅓ of the noodles, followed by:

  • ½ of the cooked chicken

  • ½ of the diced ham

  • 1 cup of cheese sauce

• Repeat the layers: noodles → remaining chicken → remaining ham → 1 cup of cheese sauce.

• Finish with the last layer of noodles and remaining cheese sauce.

5. Add Toppings:

• Sprinkle with the final ½ cup of shredded Swiss cheese.

• Top with breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning.

• Cover the dish with foil.

6. Bake:

• Bake covered for 25 minutes, until bubbling.

• Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.

7. Let It Rest:

• Allow the lasagna to sit for 5–10 minutes before serving so it sets properly.

🍽 Serve It Up!

Rich, creamy, cheesy, and utterly comforting. Perfect for feeding a crowd, gifting to new parents, or just treating yourself. Make it ahead and reheat — it’s even better the next day.