Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole brings classic French-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table. Layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and melted Swiss cheese create a hearty meal that feels like a warm embrace from your favorite home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken, chopped
- 1.5 cups ham, chopped
- 8 oz Swiss cheese, shredded or sliced
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Topping Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups butter crackers, crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Distribute 4 cups of chopped chicken across the entire bottom of the dish in an even layer.
- Create a second layer using 1½ cups chopped ham directly over the chicken surface.
- Scatter 8 ounces of shredded Swiss cheese across the ham layer, covering completely.
- Combine 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy consistency develops.
- Pour the prepared sauce evenly across the layered chicken, ham, and cheese.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a separate small bowl.
- Add 1½ cups crushed butter crackers to the melted butter and mix until crackers are thoroughly coated.
- Sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture uniformly over the entire casserole surface.
- Place the uncovered casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and edges bubble.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and flavor.
Notes
- Check that chicken and ham are cut into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking throughout the casserole.
- Swap regular crackers with gluten-free versions for celiac or gluten-sensitive diners to make the dish accessible.
- Use low-fat cream of chicken soup and reduced-fat cheese to create a lighter version of the casserole without sacrificing flavor.
- For added depth, experiment with different mustard varieties like whole grain or spicy brown instead of standard Dijon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg