Description
Chicken cordon bleu casserole turns the classic into an easy family bake with chicken, savory ham, and melty Swiss in a creamy sauce. Golden topping seals the comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ham, diced
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish. Lightly coat the dish with cooking spray so nothing sticks.
- Combine 2 cups of shredded chicken, 1 cup of diced ham, and 1 cup of Swiss cheese in a large mixing bowl. Stir until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour 1 cup of cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of onion powder over the meat mixture. Sprinkle salt and pepper to your taste.
- Thoroughly mix all ingredients until they create a creamy, well-blended consistency. Ensure no dry spots remain in the mixture.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly across the surface with a spatula.
- Evenly scatter 1 cup of breadcrumbs across the top of the casserole, creating a light, crispy coating.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 32 minutes. Check that the top turns golden brown and the edges start bubbling.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps the dish set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut that adds extra flavor to the casserole.
- Swap regular breadcrumbs with panko for a crispier, more golden-brown topping that provides fantastic texture.
- For a lower-carb version, replace breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour to keep the dish keto-friendly.
- Prep this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate overnight, then bake when ready to serve for a convenient make-ahead meal that saves time during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg