Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that combines tender chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese, all baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Its irresistible aroma fills your kitchen and invites everyone to the table for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 6–8 slices Swiss cheese (or 1.5 cups shredded)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for panko)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make Dijon Sauce: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt 2 tbsp butter in saucepan and sauté garlic for 1 min. Whisk in flour for 1 min. Slowly whisk in broth, cream, and Dijon mustard. Simmer 2-3 mins until velvety smooth.
- Layer Casserole: Spread diced chicken and diced ham in a baking dish. Pour warm Dijon cream sauce evenly over top and toss lightly.
- Top with Cheese & Panko: Layer Swiss cheese slices over the casserole. Toss panko with 2 tbsp melted butter and scatter over cheese.
- Bake to Golden: Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until sauce is bubbling and panko is crispy golden brown.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg