Description
This Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole transforms the classic French dish into a simple, family-friendly comfort meal. With tender chicken, savory ham, melted Swiss cheese, and a creamy sauce topped with buttery breadcrumbs, this recipe delivers all the rich, traditional flavor without the fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a cozy homemade dinner that feels gourmet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1½ cups diced ham (use leftover holiday ham or deli ham)
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: steamed broccoli or spinach, cooked pasta or rice for layering
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Mix the Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add Chicken and Ham: Stir in the shredded chicken and diced ham until fully coated in the creamy sauce.
- Layer the Casserole: Spread half of the mixture into the baking dish, sprinkle with half of the Swiss and mozzarella cheese, then repeat with remaining mixture and cheese.
- Make the Topping: In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
To lighten it up, swap sour cream for Greek yogurt and use reduced-fat cheese. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and soup. This casserole can be made ahead, refrigerated overnight, or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until hot and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6th of casserole)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg