Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 3 cups Cooked chicken, shredded or cubed 🍗
- 8 slices Deli ham, chopped 🥩
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded 🧀
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup 🥣
- ½ cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt 🍦
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (for that signature tang!) 🍯
- 1 tsp Garlic powder & ½ tsp Onion powder 🧄
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers (for the topping) 🥨
- 4 tbsp Butter, melted 🧈
- Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. 🌡️🔥
- Layer the Protein: Spread the shredded cooked chicken evenly across the bottom of the dish. Layer the chopped ham directly over the chicken. 🍗🥩🤝
- The Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth. 🌪️🥣
- Cover & Cheese: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and ham layers. Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese over the top. 🌊🧀👑
- The Golden Crunch: In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers) with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the cheese layer. 🥨🧈✨
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 30–35 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is a beautiful golden brown as seen in the photo! ⏲️📈🤤
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy over a bed of egg noodles, rice, or even mashed potatoes! 🍽️😋✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Short-Cut” Secret: Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time on prep! It’s perfectly seasoned and easy to shred. 🍗🛡️💎
- Extra Veggies: Feel free to stir in some steamed broccoli or peas before baking to turn this into a true all-in-one meal! 🥦🥕🎯
