Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
A quick and easy twist on the traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu—this casserole features tender chicken, ham, melty Swiss cheese, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks!
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl for topping
- Oven
Ingredients
- For the Casserole Base:
- 4 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
- 8 oz ham diced
- 8 oz Swiss cheese sliced or shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Crunchy Topping:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the cooked chicken until well coated.
- Layer half the chicken mixture in the dish, then top with half the ham and half the Swiss cheese. Repeat the layers.
- In a small bowl, mix panko, melted butter, Parmesan, parsley, and paprika until combined. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
- (Optional) Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crisp topping.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Substitute provolone or gruyere for Swiss cheese.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes.
Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking (add topping just before baking).
Try variations like mushrooms, bacon, broccoli, or pepper jack cheese for different flavors.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 42gFat: 34g
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