Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole brings comfort and classic flavors to your dinner table in one easy dish. Creamy layers of tender chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese make this casserole a total crowd-pleaser that your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz ham
- 8 oz swiss cheese
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasoning and Topping:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cut 2 lbs of chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and spread evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Dice 8 oz of ham into small pieces and scatter over your chicken layer.
- Shred 8 oz of swiss cheese and distribute uniformly across the ham and chicken surface.
- Whisk 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup sour cream, and 2 large eggs in a bowl until completely smooth.
- Pour the cream mixture gently and evenly over the chicken, ham, and cheese layers.
- Combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried parsley, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Sprinkle the seasoned breadcrumb mixture across the entire casserole top, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until your breadcrumbs turn golden brown and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes after removing from oven, which helps set the creamy layers.
- Slice into square portions and serve while warm.
Notes
- Swap out ham for turkey or bacon to customize the flavor profile according to personal preference.
- Ensure chicken is cut into uniform cubes for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like thyme or chives after baking to brighten the dish’s flavor and appearance.
- For a lower-carb version, replace breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour to maintain the crispy topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg