High-Protein Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

High-Protein Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 700 g (1.5 lb) cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
• 200 g (7 oz) lean deli ham, diced
• 200 g (2 cups) reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 100 g (1 cup) reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded
• 225 g (8 oz) low-fat cream cheese, softened
• 240 g (1 cup) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional, for topping)
• Chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
3. Fold in the chicken, ham, half the mozzarella, and half the Swiss cheese.
4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
5. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Swiss cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan on top if using.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a lightly golden top.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 360–390
• Protein: 48–52 g
• Carbs: 5–7 g
• Fat: 16–18 g

Tips to Increase Protein

• Add an extra 200 g of cooked chicken breast.
• Use fat-free Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
• Choose reduced-fat cheeses to keep calories lower while maintaining high protein.