Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole brings classic French-inspired comfort right to your dinner table with layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and melted Swiss cheese. Saucy, cheesy goodness combines with crispy breadcrumb topping for a delightful twist on the traditional rolled chicken dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1.5 cups diced ham
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Topping:
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Toss 3 cups shredded chicken, 1½ cups diced ham, and 2 cups Swiss cheese in the prepared dish, spreading mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Whisk 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a separate bowl until completely smooth.
- Pour the cream mixture directly over the chicken and ham, ensuring complete and even coverage across the casserole.
- Combine 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and ¼ teaspoon paprika in a small bowl, mixing until crackers are thoroughly coated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture across the entire surface of the casserole, creating an even golden topping.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, watching for a bubbling surface and golden-brown cracker topping.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, helping the sauce set and cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving warm alongside your preferred side dishes.
Notes
- Choose high-quality deli ham and Swiss cheese for the best flavor and texture in your casserole.
- If watching carbs, swap Ritz crackers with crushed pork rinds or almond flour for a low-carb topping.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F before serving.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or chives can add extra depth to the creamy sauce and brighten the overall dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg