BLUE LASAGNA WITH CORDONE CHICKEN

Ingredients

For the chicken layer

3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

1½ cups diced turkey ham (or smoked beef/chicken ham)

Salt & black pepper, to taste

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

For the creamy white (blue) sauce

4 tbsp butter

4 tbsp all-purpose flour

3 cups milk (warm)

1 cup heavy cream (optional but recommended)

1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella

½ cup grated Parmesan

Salt, white pepper, and nutmeg (pinch), to taste

For assembling

Lasagna sheets (boiled if required)

Extra mozzarella or Swiss for topping

Chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the sauce

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Gradually add warm milk, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened.

Stir in cream, cheeses, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg.

Cook until melted and creamy. Set aside.

Season the filling

In a bowl, mix chicken, turkey ham, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Assemble the lasagna

Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.

Spread a thin layer of sauce in a greased baking dish.

Add lasagna sheets → chicken mixture → sauce.

Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and extra cheese on top.

Bake

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Rest & serve

Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Garnish with parsley if desired.

Tips

Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.

Swap Swiss for provolone if preferred.

Serve with a fresh green salad or garlic bread

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