Description
Comforting chicken cordon bleu casserole delivers classic French-inspired flavors in a simple baked dish. Creamy layers of tender chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ham, diced
Cheeses:
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Shred or chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform texture for even distribution.
- Dice the ham into small, consistent cubes to blend seamlessly with the chicken.
- Create the protein base by combining chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese in a large mixing bowl, gently folding ingredients together.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup with milk, creating a smooth liquid base for the casserole sauce.
- Enhance the sauce by incorporating Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stirring until fully integrated.
- Pour the seasoned sauce over the chicken and ham mixture, carefully stirring to ensure complete coating of all ingredients.
- Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Prepare the crispy topping by mixing breadcrumbs with melted butter and grated Parmesan cheese until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the buttery breadcrumb mixture across the entire surface of the casserole, creating a golden, crunchy layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the casserole is thoroughly heated, with edges slightly bubbling.
Notes
- Customize protein choice by swapping chicken with turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium ham and cream of chicken soup to make the dish heart-friendly.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Boost vegetable nutrition by adding sautéed spinach or diced bell peppers to the chicken mixture for extra flavor and health benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg