Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with layers of tender chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese. Creamy and satisfying, this classic dish delivers hearty flavors your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- 1 ½ cups diced ham
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a toasty 375°F. Grab a 9×13-inch baking dish and give it a quick spray of cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and toss in 3 cups of tender chicken chunks, 1½ cups of diced ham, and 2 cups of shredded Swiss cheese. This will be the heart of your casserole.
- Add 1 cup of sour cream to the bowl. Squeeze in 1 tablespoon of tangy Dijon mustard, then sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix everything until the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out smoothly. If you’re craving extra cheesiness, scatter 1 cup of mozzarella across the top.
- For the crispy topping, combine 1½ cups of panko breadcrumbs with 4 tablespoons of melted butter and 1 teaspoon of dried parsley. Distribute this golden mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Watch for a beautiful golden-brown surface and bubbling edges.
- After removing from the oven, let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. This helps the flavors settle and makes serving easier. Plate up and savor your creation!
Notes
- Select high-quality deli ham and Swiss cheese for the best flavor profile in your casserole.
- Shred or chop chicken evenly to ensure consistent texture and easy serving throughout the dish.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for a crunchier topping, and toast them lightly before adding to enhance their golden color and nutty taste.
- Make this dish gluten-free by substituting panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs and checking that all ingredients are celiac-safe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg