Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese with creamy sauce and crispy breadcrumbs. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it delivers the classic flavors of chicken cordon bleu in a simple, baked casserole form.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 3 cups cooked diced chicken breast
- 6 ounces diced ham
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese shredded
Pasta
- 12 ounces egg noodles cooked and drained
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Main Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked egg noodles, diced chicken, diced ham, and shredded Swiss cheese until evenly distributed.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Sauce with Casserole Base: Pour the prepared sauce over the noodle and meat mixture, stirring gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the combined mixture into the greased baking dish, ensuring an even layer for consistent baking.
- Prepare and Add Topping: In a small bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter until all breadcrumbs are coated. Evenly sprinkle this buttery breadcrumb mixture over the top of the casserole to create a crispy topping.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well in this recipe for convenience and added flavor.
- Gruyere cheese can be substituted for Swiss cheese for a richer, nuttier taste.
- For extra crunch, add a little grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb topping before baking.
