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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Bake

An easy and delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole recipe. This deconstructed bake features layers of chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese in a creamy Dijon sauce, all topped with crispy Panko breadcrumbs for the perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked chicken cubed (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1.5 cups chopped ham
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the cubed chicken in an even layer in the bottom of the dish. Top with the chopped ham.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk the softened cream cheese and milk together until smooth.
  4. Stir in the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and ham. Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese over the sauce.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the Panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the casserole.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  9. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 35gFat: 30gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For the best melt, shred your own Swiss cheese from a block.
Tip 2: Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver for this recipe.
Tip 3: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance (without the topping) for a quick dinner.
Keyword chicken cordon bleu casserole,easy chicken bake,ham and cheese casserole

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