Craving a comforting classic but short on time? Look no further than the Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole! This dish delivers all the delicious flavors of chicken cordon bleu in a fraction of the effort. It’s quick to assemble, packed with protein, surprisingly healthy, and bursting with incredible taste. As a busy mom, I always appreciate a meal that’s both satisfying and convenient, and this casserole has become a family favorite. It’s my go-to meal when I need something that I know everyone will devour without complaint.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, a woman with a knack for making simple moments special, used to make a version of chicken cordon bleu from scratch. While I loved it, the layers of pounding and rolling were more than I could manage on a weeknight. This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole recipe is my way of honoring her memory with a twist that fits my lifestyle. It captures the essence of her cooking – comforting, flavorful, and made with love – but in a way that’s quick and easy enough for even the busiest weeknights. It’s a little piece of her kitchen, reimagined for mine.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
- 1 cup seasoned croutons, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard.
- Stir in the diced ham and 1/2 cup of the shredded Swiss cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the crushed croutons and melted butter.
- Sprinkle the crouton mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of Swiss cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, **mix** together the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard.4 cups cooked chicken, shredded, 1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- **Stir** in the diced ham and 1/2 cup of the shredded Swiss cheese.1 cup cooked ham, diced, 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- **Pour** the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate small bowl, **combine** the crushed croutons and melted butter.1 cup seasoned croutons, crushed, 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- **Sprinkle** the crouton mixture evenly over the casserole.1 cup seasoned croutons, crushed, 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- **Top** with the remaining 1/2 cup of Swiss cheese.1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- **Bake** for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it **cool** for a few minutes before serving.
- **Serve** hot and enjoy!
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