Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic Chicken Cordon Bleu in the form of a delicious casserole. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken, savory ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy sauce, topped with a buttery cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Grease: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Chicken and Ham: In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, diced ham, and 1 ½ cups of Swiss cheese.
- Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken and ham, stirring to coat.
- Layer and Bake: Spread mixture in baking dish. Top with remaining Swiss cheese. Combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter, sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.
- Rest and Serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- This casserole pairs well with steamed vegetables or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
