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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a comforting and flavorful one-pan meal combining tender chicken breasts, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese baked with a crispy golden topping. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this casserole offers a delicious twist on the classic French-inspired chicken dish with minimal prep and cleanup.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts (trimmed and cooked)
  • 8 slices sliced ham
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste

Topping

  • 1 cup bread crumbs or crushed crackers
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Start by trimming and cooking your chicken breasts until just done—either by baking, poaching, or lightly pan-searing to keep them tender and juicy.
  2. Layer the Ingredients: In a greased casserole dish, spread a layer of cooked chicken, then add slices of ham and Swiss cheese evenly on top to build the classic Cordon Bleu flavor combination.
  3. Mix the Creamy Sauce: Combine cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise or sour cream, mustard, and seasonings in a bowl, then pour this mixture over the layered chicken, ham, and cheese.
  4. Add the Topping: Sprinkle bread crumbs or crushed crackers mixed with melted butter over the sauce layer, creating a crunchy topping that browns beautifully as it bakes.
  5. Bake Until Golden: Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-40 minutes, until bubbling hot and the topping is golden and crisp.

Notes

  • Use thin chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and better melding with other ingredients.
  • Don’t skip the mustard; it adds a subtle zip balancing the creamy richness.
  • Mix bread crumbs with melted butter for a perfectly crisp and golden crust.
  • Let the casserole rest 5-10 minutes after baking to set layers and improve slicing.
  • Double the recipe to freeze leftovers for up to 3 months for quick future meals.

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