Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a comforting, cheesy dish combining tender chicken breasts, savory ham, and melted cheese topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, this flavorful casserole is a must-try recipe that offers the delicious taste of traditional cordon bleu in an easy-to-make bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of ham, sliced thin
- 1 cup of shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of cooked ham chunks or slices
- 1 cup of heavy cream or cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup of Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 2 tablespoons of butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper. Pound to even thickness if needed.
- Spread Dijon mustard over each chicken breast. Place a slice of ham on top. Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Place rolled chicken in a greased baking dish, seam side down.
- Mix heavy cream with extra Dijon mustard if desired. Pour over rolled chicken. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and bubbly. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Swiss cheese with mozzarella or cheddar for different flavors.
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Use cooked ham slices or chunks depending on preference.
- For extra crunch, add a sprinkle of chopped parsley before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg