Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole takes all the delicious flavors of the classic dish and transforms them into a creamy, cheesy, and crunchy one-pan meal. With tender chicken, smoky ham, Swiss cheese, and a golden breadcrumb topping, this casserole is an easy-to-make comfort food that’s perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
1 ½ cups ham, diced
2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
For the Creamy Sauce:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (whole milk or half-and-half)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Crispy Topping:
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Chicken and Ham – Spread the diced chicken and ham evenly in the baking dish.
- Make the Cheese Sauce
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in 3 tablespoons flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in 2 cups of milk, whisking constantly.
- Add Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of Swiss cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Assemble the Casserole – Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken and ham. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Swiss cheese on top.
- Prepare the Crispy Topping
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and paprika.
- Evenly sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake – Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve – Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish