Description
Comfort food at its finest, the Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is an easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, ham, and gooey cheese in every bite! This delightful casserole brings together the classic flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu in a simplified, hearty format that is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound Chicken Breast, diced
Ham
- 8 ounces Ham, sliced
Cheese
- 2 cups Swiss Cheese, shredded
Topping
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Mustard
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your casserole cooks evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare the Chicken: Dice your chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, season them with salt and pepper, and sauté them in a skillet until they are cooked through and lightly browned.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a baking dish, layer the cooked chicken, followed by slices of ham, and then sprinkle Swiss cheese over the top. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine heavy cream, mustard, and any additional seasonings you like. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.
- Top with Breadcrumbs: Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top of the casserole to create a deliciously crispy topping. You can also drizzle a little melted butter for extra flavor.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Ensure all your chicken pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking throughout the casserole.
- Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Keep track of any added ingredients to maintain the balance of flavors and textures.
- This recipe is a fantastic way to use up leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- This casserole is best enjoyed hot out of the oven, so timing your meal is key.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Casserole, Comfort Food, Dinner, Easy Recipe