Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Recipe
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy classic flavors. This recipe combines tender chicken, ham and melted cheese in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
- 6 slices cooked ham chopped
- 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cooked pasta optional
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Mix Creamy Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, milk, garlic, onion powder and pepper.
Combine Chicken and Ham
- In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, chopped ham and half of the Swiss and mozzarella cheese.
Add Sauce
- Pour the creamy sauce into the chicken mixture. Stir gently until well combined.
Layer in Baking Dish
- If using pasta, layer half of it at the bottom of the dish. Spread chicken mixture evenly on top.
Add Cheese
- Sprinkle the remaining Swiss and mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole.
Prepare Breadcrumb Topping
- In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over cheese layer.
Bake the Casserole
- Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, until cheese melts and topping is golden brown.
Garnish and Serve
- Remove from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley. Let it cool 5 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked chicken for faster preparation.
- Shred the chicken finely for better texture.
- Mix cheese varieties for richer flavor.
- Toast breadcrumbs before topping for extra crunch.
- Let casserole rest 5 minutes before serving.