Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole delivers pure comfort in one hearty dish, blending golden chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese into a satisfying dinner that comes together faster than your family can say “seconds, please!” Baked with a crispy breadcrumb topping, this casserole turns classic flavors into a weeknight winner your whole table will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 cups chicken, shredded
- 2 cups ham, diced
Cheese:
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350F. Grab a 9×13 inch baking dish and coat it thoroughly with cooking spray.
- Shred 4 cups of chicken and dice 2 cups of ham into bite-sized pieces. Mix them together in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1 cup Swiss cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese to the chicken and ham mixture. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
- Pour 1 can cream of chicken soup and 1 cup milk into the bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon onion powder over the ingredients.
- Combine all ingredients until they create a smooth, consistent mixture. Make sure no dry spots remain in the bowl.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl. Add 1 cup breadcrumbs and mix until crumbs are completely coated.
- Scatter the buttered breadcrumbs across the top of the casserole, creating a uniform layer.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges bubble.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the dish set and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful shortcut that saves time in the kitchen.
- Swap breadcrumbs with crushed crackers or panko for extra crunch and texture on top of the casserole.
- For a lower-carb version, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds to keep the crispy topping.
- Add a splash of white wine or dry sherry to the cheese mixture for deeper flavor complexity that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 456 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg