Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole brings together your favorite flavors in one simple, delicious baked dish that comes together faster than traditional recipes. Layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and melted cheese make this weeknight meal a guaranteed crowd-pleaser your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1.5 cups sliced ham, chopped
- 1.5 cups shredded Swiss cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
Topping:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Ensure the dish is evenly covered to prevent sticking.
- Create a base layer with 3 cups of shredded chicken, spreading it uniformly across the bottom of your prepared dish.
- Add 1 ½ cups of chopped ham directly on top of the chicken layer, covering the entire surface.
- Generously sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded Swiss cheese over the ham, creating a rich and melty layer.
- Whisk 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until completely smooth.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly across the layered chicken, ham, and cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and ½ teaspoon paprika in a separate small bowl.
- Scatter the seasoned breadcrumb mixture across the top of the casserole, creating a crispy golden topping.
- Bake uncovered at 375F for 25-30 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and the edges bubble enthusiastically.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top and serve with optional lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for an even faster and easier preparation of this comforting casserole.
- Swap Swiss cheese for Gruyère if you prefer a more complex, nutty flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, replace panko breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour.
- If watching calories, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and reduce the amount of cheese slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg