Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Creamy and cheesy chicken cordon bleu casserole baked with ham, Swiss cheese, Dijon cream sauce, and golden breadcrumb topping. The perfect quick comfort food for weeknights.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, French-inspired

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 35

Resting: 10

Total Time: 1

Servings: servings

Calories: 480kcal

Cost: $15

Equipment

1 9x13 inch baking dish
Mixing bowls
1 Sharp chef’s knife
1 Whisk
1 Oven

Ingredients

Main Components

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
8 oz thick-cut ham slices diced
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard sauce

For the Golden Topping

1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Seasoning Blend

1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease baking dish.
Season Chicken – Toss chicken with thyme, paprika, salt, pepper.
Layer Base – Place chicken evenly, sprinkle ham.
Mix Sauce – Whisk cream, broth, Dijon; pour over chicken.
Add Cheese – Spread Swiss cheese evenly.
Make Topping – Mix breadcrumbs, butter, Parmesan, garlic powder.
Bake Covered – Cover dish, bake 20 minutes.
Bake Uncovered – Remove foil, bake 10–15 min until golden.
Check Temp – Ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
Rest Serve – Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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