Chicken Cordon Bleu Mashed Potato Bowls
These Chicken Cordon Bleu Mashed Potato Bowls are loaded with crispy popcorn chicken, savory ham cubes, melty Swiss cheese, and a creamy Dijon parmesan sauce poured over fluffy mashed potatoes. An easy comfort food dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 20 MINUTES
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, STOVETOP
- Cuisine: American, COMFORT FOOD
Ingredients
Mashed Potato Base
4 cups mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk or cream
salt and pepper to taste
Chicken Cordon Bleu Toppings
1 bag frozen popcorn chicken
1 cup cooked ham cubes
1 cup shredded or sliced Swiss cheese
Creamy Dijon Cordon Bleu Sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1½ cups milk
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
salt to taste
Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
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Cook the frozen popcorn chicken according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
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Prepare mashed potatoes if not already made. Keep warm.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
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Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to create a roux.
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Slowly whisk in the milk and chicken broth until smooth.
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Stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
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Add the parmesan cheese and whisk until melted and creamy.
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Spoon mashed potatoes into bowls.
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Top with popcorn chicken, ham cubes, and Swiss cheese.
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Pour the warm Dijon sauce over the bowls so the cheese melts slightly.
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Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use an air fryer for extra crispy popcorn chicken.
Add steamed broccoli under the chicken for a full meal bowl.
Real deli Swiss cheese melts best for classic cordon bleu flavor.