Summary:
This recipe is a simplified casserole version of the Swiss dish cordon bleu. It's a comforting meal with chicken, ham, peas, and assorted cheeses mixed with a tasty creamy sauce. Great for low carb diets, it has only 4.5g net carbs per serving.
INGREDIENTS
Creamy Mustard Sauce:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (Note 3)
- 1 tablespoon
dijon mustard - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook Chicken: Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces (Note 4), and cook them in large pan over medium heat until cooked through. Use slotted spoon to transfer only chicken to
8×8 inch baking dish (Note 5), leaving behind any liquid in pan. - Make Sauce: Stir together all creamy mustard sauce ingredients in small saucepan over medium heat. Once it starts to simmer, turn off heat. Evenly pour sauce over chicken in baking dish, using spatula to scrape down saucepan to get every last bit of sauce.
- Assemble Casserole: Preheat oven to 375 F. Cut ham into 1/2-inch strips, patting dry with paper towels if wet, and add to baking dish. Then add green peas and swiss cheese on top. Stir everything directly in baking dish until well-mixed. Evenly top with cheddar cheese, then top with parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered at 375 F until casserole is heated through and starting to brown on top, about 30 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes, then cut into 4 equal portions and serve (Note 6).
NUTRITION
| Makes 4 Servings |
| Amount Per Serving: |
| Calories 480 (55% from fat) | |
| Total Fat 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 18g | 88% |
| Cholesterol 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium 1040mg | 44% |
| Net Carb 4.5g | |
| Total Carb 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 44g |
PHOTOS
I tweaked this recipe a bit since my hubby doesn’t like peas. Used chopped broccoli and doubled the sauce and it was very good! I might add onion & garlic next time.
I also doubled the sauce and used asparagus instead of peas.
I loveee this recipe! Made it tonight and I only had Mexican cheese to go on top and it still came out amazing! Thank you for the recipe! I’m such a fan of your blog!
This is so delicious!
Does it freeze?
Love this easy recipe. It turned out great as written.
This was delicious and easy to make. To save dishes, I used the same small skillet to make the sauce that I had just cooked the chicken in. I used sharp cheddar because it’s what I had. Next time, I’ll use medium cheddar. If you have a family member who isn’t interested or doesn’t need low carb, a small serving of egg noodles added to a serving of this casserole would be delicious, though I was perfectly happy with the casserole alone. It is also very filling.
Made this last night, and oh my goodness, this is super delicious.
I love making this recipe it’s delicious! Do you have to use deli ham? Could I use leftover Christmas ham instead ?
Leftover Christmas ham will work well here, too.
Can you make this ahead of time and keep in fridge and bake either later that day or the next?
Hello Julia, I love all your recipes but would like to share them on FaceBook, would that be possible? I am going to make this tonight, using a cooked chicken!
You may share a photo and a link to the recipe on Facebook. Hope you enjoyed your meal!
This was soooooooo good!! I can’t wait to make it again. The flavor was outstanding!
My husband will not eat peas. Is there a good substitute for the peas?
Just skip the peas without substitution.
What would you sub for the peas? They’re too high in carbs so I generally avoid using them …? Thanks
You can try substituting with another vegetable that you prefer or have on hand. I would cut it up finely, and ideally pre-cook it so that it doesn’t release a ton of moisture into the casserole.