Here’s an easy, detailed Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole version of the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu—all the same flavors, but much simpler and baked in one dish.
🧀 Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Step-by-step)
🍗 Ingredients
- 3–4 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 6–8 slices ham (chopped or torn into pieces)
- 6–8 slices Swiss cheese (or about 1½–2 cups shredded Swiss)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional but recommended)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
🥄 Topping (Crunchy layer)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works best)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
🔥 Instructions
1. Preheat & prep
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Grease a medium baking dish (8×8 or similar)
2. Layer the base
In your baking dish:
- Add the cooked chicken as the bottom layer
- Spread ham pieces evenly over chicken
- Lay or sprinkle Swiss cheese on top
3. Make the creamy sauce
In a bowl, mix:
- Cream of chicken soup
- Sour cream
- Milk
- Dijon mustard
- Garlic powder, pepper, and salt
Whisk until smooth.
Pour evenly over the layered chicken, ham, and cheese.
4. Add crunchy topping
Mix breadcrumbs + melted butter + paprika.
Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
5. Bake
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes
- You’ll know it’s ready when:
- The top is golden brown
- The edges are bubbling
6. Rest & serve
- Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before serving
- This helps it set and makes scooping easier
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Mashed potatoes
- Steamed rice
- Roasted vegetables
- Simple green salad
💡 Tips for best results
- Use rotisserie chicken for fastest prep
- Add a little shredded Parmesan to the topping for extra flavor
- If you want it richer, add an extra slice of Swiss per layer
- For crispier topping, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end (watch closely)
If you want, I can also give you a healthier version, low-carb version, or a make-ahead freezer version.