Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with layers of tender chicken, ham, and melty Swiss cheese. Creamy and satisfying, this casserole delivers classic flavors without the fuss of traditional rolling techniques.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup deli ham (thinly sliced or cubed)
Cheeses and Sauces:
- 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese (or Gruyere for extra richness), shredded
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup (or homemade white sauce)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasonings and Topping:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko breadcrumbs work best)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Shred 2 cups of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into small, uniform pieces using two forks.
- Spread the shredded chicken across the bottom of the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- Distribute 1 cup of thinly sliced ham over the chicken to create a second layer.
- Whisk together 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper until completely smooth.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly across the chicken and ham layers to ensure complete coverage.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded Swiss cheese over the sauce, creating a generous cheese layer.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix with 1 cup of Panko breadcrumbs until the crumbs are thoroughly coated.
- Scatter the buttered breadcrumbs across the top of the casserole to create a crispy golden topping.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and the edges start bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving to help it set.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken speeds up preparation and adds extra flavor to the casserole.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Customize the cheese by mixing Swiss with Gruyère or adding a sprinkle of sharp cheddar on top.
- When shredding chicken, use two forks to pull the meat apart for even, tender pieces.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg