Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
A delightful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese in a creamy sauce, topped with a crispy breadcrumb layer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz thick-cut ham slices, diced
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese You can substitute with Gruyère or mozzarella.
- 1 cup heavy cream Can be substituted with half-and-half or dairy-free alternative.
- ½ cup chicken broth Vegetable broth works well for vegetarian version.
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard sauce
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs Use crushed cornflakes or gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free version.
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the bite-sized pieces of chicken with thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the diced ham over the chicken.
Making the Sauce
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken and ham layers.
Layering
- Spread the shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Mix until the breadcrumbs are well-coated.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture generously over the Swiss cheese layer.
- Cover the dish with foil.
Baking
- Place the covered casserole in your preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can incorporate vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition. Mix different cheeses for enhanced flavors. Broil for an extra crispy topping if desired.