Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese all enveloped in a rich creamy sauce. Baked to perfection with a crispy panko topping, this dish is easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Each bite is a warm hug that brings back nostalgic memories while creating new ones around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz sliced ham
- 8 oz Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then layer half in the baking dish.
- Add half of the sliced ham followed by half of the shredded Swiss cheese. Repeat these layers.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, and any additional seasonings you prefer. Pour over layered ingredients.
- Top with panko breadcrumbs and drizzle melted butter if desired.
- Bake for 45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg