Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu brings classic comfort to your dinner table with tender chicken, melty Swiss cheese, and savory ham layered in a creamy, golden-brown casserole. Weeknight dinners never tasted so good with this simple, crowd-pleasing dish that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz sliced deli ham
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 oz swiss cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
Seasoning and Binding:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cut 2 pounds of chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes, spreading them across the bottom of the dish in an even layer.
- Create a complete layer of 8 ounces of sliced deli ham directly over the chicken pieces.
- Shred 8 ounces of swiss cheese and distribute it uniformly across the ham layer.
- Combine 1 can cream of chicken soup, ½ cup milk, 1 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the creamy mixture gently and evenly over the chicken, ham, and cheese layers, ensuring full coverage.
- Melt ¼ cup butter and thoroughly mix it with 1 cup breadcrumbs and 1 teaspoon dried parsley.
- Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumb mixture across the entire casserole surface for a crispy topping.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, watching for golden brown color and ensuring chicken reaches complete doneness.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the dish set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Chicken size matters, so cut uniform cubes to ensure even cooking throughout the dish.
- Swap ham for turkey or bacon to customize the protein and add different flavor profiles.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and cream of chicken soup to make this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive diners.
- Let the casserole rest after baking to help the sauce set and make serving easier without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 431 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg