Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Recipe in 30 Minutes
A quick and easy casserole featuring tender chicken, smoky ham, gooey Swiss cheese, and a creamy savory sauce topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup ham, diced
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded or sliced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cooked chicken evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the diced ham over the chicken, then layer the shredded Swiss cheese on top.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the layers in the baking dish, using a spatula to spread it out if needed.
- In a separate bowl, mix the Panko breadcrumbs with melted butter until well-coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the casserole.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
- Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
[‘Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor.’, ‘Dijon mustard is essential for the classic Cordon Bleu tang.’, ‘Toast breadcrumbs lightly in a skillet if they are too soggy.’, ‘Assemble the casserole up to a day in advance and refrigerate before baking.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
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