Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a comforting and delicious baked dish featuring tender cooked chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese all mixed into a creamy sauce. Topped with buttery crushed crackers for a crunchy finish, this casserole is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Ham Mixture
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham
- 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
Sauce
- 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
Topping
- ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Combine chicken, ham, and cheese: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the shredded or cubed cooked chicken, diced ham, and 1 ½ cups of the shredded Swiss cheese until evenly combined.
- Prepare the creamy sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Mix sauce with chicken mixture: Pour the sauce over the chicken and ham mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Assemble casserole: Spread the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup Swiss cheese evenly over the top.
- Prepare cracker topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Top and bake: Sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture evenly over the casserole. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Rest and garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes to set. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter and tangier version.
- Use gluten-free crackers and cream of chicken soup to make this dish gluten-free.
- This casserole pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables or a simple green salad for a balanced meal.
