Description
This easy chicken cordon bleu casserole layers tender chicken, savory ham, melty Swiss cheese, and a creamy Dijon sauce—topped with crispy breadcrumbs. A comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
**Topping:**
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. Spread cooked chicken evenly in the bottom of the dish. Layer diced ham on top.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread the sauce over the chicken and ham layers. Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese on top.
5. In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and Parmesan (if using).
6. Sprinkle breadcrumb topping evenly over the casserole.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
8. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken or leftover baked chicken for convenience.
Swap Swiss for mozzarella or Gruyère if preferred.
Serve with a side salad or roasted green beans for a balanced meal.