Here’s a creamy, cheesy High-Protein Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole — all the classic flavor (chicken, ham, Swiss, creamy sauce) without the breading, and packed with protein 💪🧀🍗
🍗 Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (High-Protein)
💪 Why It’s High Protein
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Lean chicken breast
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Extra lean ham
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Greek yogurt + cottage cheese sauce
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Optional protein boost add-ins
📝 Ingredients (Serves 6)
Main:
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3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
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1 cup lean deli ham, chopped
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1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
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½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional, for stretch)
High-Protein Cream Sauce:
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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½ cup blended cottage cheese
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½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Topping:
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½ cup crushed high-protein crackers or almond flour
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1 tbsp melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
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375°F (190°C).
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Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2️⃣ Layer the Base
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Spread chicken evenly in the dish.
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Sprinkle chopped ham over top.
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Add 1 cup Swiss cheese.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce
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In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, broth, mustard, and seasonings.
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Pour evenly over casserole.
4️⃣ Top & Bake
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Sprinkle remaining Swiss + mozzarella on top.
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Add optional crunchy topping.
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Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
5️⃣ Rest 5–10 Minutes before serving.
🔥 Approximate Macros (Per Serving)
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Protein: 45–55g
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Calories: 400–450
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Carbs: 6–10g
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Fat: 18–22g
(Low carb + high protein.)
🥦 Serving Ideas
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Steamed broccoli
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Garlic green beans
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Cauliflower mash
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High-protein pasta for a heartier meal
🚀 Extra Protein Boost
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Add ½ cup egg whites to sauce before baking
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Stir in ¼ cup unflavored collagen
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Use rotisserie breast only (skip dark meat)
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Add extra ½ cup cottage cheese
