Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole brings comfort and classic flavors straight to your dinner table, delivering a delightful twist on the traditional rolled chicken dish. Layers of tender chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese create a satisfying meal your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 cups chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 ½ cups ham, diced
Cheeses:
- 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Extra Swiss cheese, shredded
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Whisk 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Distribute 3 cups shredded chicken evenly across the prepared baking dish. Spread 1 ½ cups diced ham over the chicken layer.
- Sprinkle 2 cups Swiss cheese across the ham. Pour the prepared cream mixture uniformly over the entire casserole.
- Combine 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl.
- Scatter the breadcrumb mixture across the casserole surface for a crisp, golden topping.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until edges bubble and top turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional shredded Swiss cheese.
- Serve immediately while the casserole remains warm and creamy.
Notes
- Make sure chicken is fully cooked and diced into even pieces for consistent texture and heat distribution.
- Swap ham with turkey or bacon for different flavor profiles, keeping the protein layer intact.
- Fresh breadcrumbs work better than packaged panko for a more authentic, crispy golden topping.
- Let the casserole rest 5-10 minutes after baking to help sauce set and make cutting easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg