Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 2 cups Cooked chicken, diced or shredded 🍗
- 1 ½ cups Cooked ham, cut into cubes 🍖
- 2 cups Swiss or Gruyère cheese, shredded 🧀
- For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup 🥣
- ½ cup Sour cream or heavy cream 🥛
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (for that signature tang!) 🏺
- ½ tsp Black pepper 🧂🖤
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup Panko or plain breadcrumbs 🍞
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted 🧈
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. ⏲️📈🔥
- The Base Layer: Spread your diced chicken and cubed ham evenly across the bottom of the dish as seen in the photo! 🍗🍖📐
- Cheesy Goodness: Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese over the meat layer. 🧀🤝✨
- The Masterpiece Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the soup, sour cream, and Dijon mustard. Pour this smooth, creamy mixture over the chicken and ham. 🥣🌪️🤤
- The Golden Secret: Mix your breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle them generously over the top. This gives it that irresistible crunch! 🍞🧈🥇
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 30–35 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the breadcrumb topping is beautifully toasted and golden-brown. ⏲️📈🙌
- The Fresh Finish: Immediately sprinkle with fresh green herbs to make the colors pop! 🌿🎨✨
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before scooping into bowls. It’s incredibly creamy and savory! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Saucy” Secret: As shown in the photo, make sure the sauce is thick and coats the meat entirely for maximum flavor in every bite! 🌊🛡️💎
- The “Flavor” Hack: Add a pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika to your breadcrumb topping for an extra savory punch! 🧄🎨🎯
