Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a comforting twist on the classic dish, featuring layers of tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb topping. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering rich flavors and a delightful aroma that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz thinly sliced deli ham
- 8 oz shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then layer half of them in the baking dish.
- Add half of the sliced ham followed by half of the shredded Swiss cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk and Dijon mustard; pour this mixture over the layered ingredients.
- Repeat the layering with the remaining chicken, ham, and cheese.
- Combine breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle evenly on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 387g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg