Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole combines tender chicken, savory ham, and melted cheese, all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crispy breadcrumbs. It’s a delicious and comforting dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 large baking dish (9x13 inch)
- multiple mixing bowls
- 1 whisk
- 1 cooking pot
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- 1.5 cups ham, diced
- 1.5 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced ham, 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter until they are well coated.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the chicken and ham mixture in the baking dish.
- Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded Swiss cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if baking from cold.