Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and melted cheese that make family mealtime feel special. Hearty and satisfying, this classic dish turns simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing meal everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ham, diced
Cheeses and Dairy:
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Seasonings and Binders:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350F. Grab a large mixing bowl for combining proteins.
- Toss shredded chicken, diced ham, and Swiss cheese together in the bowl until evenly distributed.
- Whisk ½ cup milk, ¼ cup Dijon mustard, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder in a separate container.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the meat mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure complete coating.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Transfer the protein mixture into the prepared pan.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl. Add 1 cup breadcrumbs and mix until crumbs are completely coated.
- Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs across the entire surface of the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350F oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden and the edges bubble.
- Remove from oven. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- Selecting high-quality ham and Swiss cheese makes a significant difference in the casserole’s overall flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier.
- To boost protein, add extra chicken or swap some chicken with diced turkey breast for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg