Blue Lasagna with Cordon Chicken is a rich, comforting baked pasta inspired by classic chicken cordon bleu flavors — tender chicken, smoky ham, creamy white sauce, and lots of melted cheese layered between soft lasagna sheets. It’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or a premium recipe for your food website (great for UK/USA traffic since creamy chicken pasta dishes perform very well).
⏱️ Prep Time
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Prep: 25 minutes
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Cook: 45 minutes
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Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Servings: 8
🍳 Equipment Needed
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9×13 inch baking dish
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Large saucepan
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Frying pan
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Mixing bowls
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Whisk
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Knife & cutting board
🧾 Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
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3 cups cooked shredded chicken
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1 cup diced cooked ham
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2 cups shredded mozzarella
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½ cup grated parmesan
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Creamy White Sauce
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4 tbsp butter
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4 tbsp flour
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4 cups milk (warm)
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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Salt & pepper
For Assembly
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12 lasagna noodles (cooked)
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2 cups extra mozzarella for topping
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Fresh parsley (optional)
📝 Ingredient Notes (Important for Success)
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Chicken: Rotisserie chicken works best for flavor and saves time.
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Ham: Adds the “cordon bleu” signature smoky taste — turkey ham works too.
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Milk: Use full-fat for a creamy restaurant-style sauce.
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Cheese: Always shred your own mozzarella for smoother melting.
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1 — Make the White Sauce
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
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Slowly add warm milk while whisking continuously.
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Add cream, onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
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Cook until thick and smooth (about 5 minutes).
Step 2 — Prepare Filling
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In a bowl combine shredded chicken, ham, mozzarella, parmesan, and garlic powder.
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Mix well.
Step 3 — Assemble the Lasagna
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Spread a thin layer of white sauce in baking dish.
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Add noodles.
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Add chicken mixture.
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Pour sauce.
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Repeat layers 3 times.
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Finish with sauce and extra mozzarella.
Step 4 — Bake
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Cover with foil and bake at 375°F / 190°C for 30 minutes
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Remove foil and bake 15 minutes more until golden.
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Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Approx per serving)
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Calories: 520
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Protein: 34g
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Carbs: 36g
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Fat: 27g
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Calcium: 30% DV
⭐ Tips for Perfect Results
✅ Let lasagna rest before cutting — prevents messy slices
✅ Slightly undercook noodles so they don’t become mushy
✅ Add a spoon of cream cheese to sauce for ultra-rich flavor
✅ Toast top under broiler for restaurant-style finish
