Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole brings all the classic flavors of the traditional dish into a simple, comforting baked meal that makes dinner a breeze. Creamy, cheesy layers meld with tender chicken and salty ham for a satisfying dinner your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 cups chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 8 ounces turkey slices
Cheeses:
- 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups butter crackers, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine 1 can of cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Spread 4 cups of diced chicken evenly across the prepared baking dish.
- Layer 8 ounces of turkey slices directly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of Swiss cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese across the meat layer.
- Pour the cream sauce mixture over the cheese and meat, ensuring complete coverage.
- Dust the top with ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Crush 2 cups of Ritz crackers into fine crumbs.
- Mix crushed crackers with ½ cup melted butter until thoroughly combined.
- Distribute the buttery cracker mixture across the entire casserole surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Check that the top turns golden brown and the edges bubble slightly.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before bringing to the table.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut and extra flavor boost in your casserole.
- Switch out regular crackers with seasoned breadcrumbs for a more herbed and crispy topping texture.
- For a lower-carb version, replace crackers with crushed pork rinds or almond flour to keep the crunch without added carbohydrates.
- When preparing the cream sauce, whisk ingredients thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure smooth, even distribution across the casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg