Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake is a creamy, cheesy casserole version of the classic dish. Layers of tender chicken, smoky ham, and melted Swiss cheese are covered in a rich cream sauce and topped with buttery Panko breadcrumbs. It’s an easy, comforting family dinner perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 2 cups diced ham
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread cooked chicken evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Add diced ham over the chicken layer.
- Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese evenly on top of the ham.
- In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the sauce mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter with Panko breadcrumbs until coated.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add flavor.
- Broil the top for 2–3 minutes for an extra-crispy crust.
- Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freeze unbaked casserole for up to 2 months for easy prep meals.
- Serve with a green salad, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake, chicken casserole, creamy chicken bake, ham and cheese casserole, comfort food recipe