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An extreme close-up of a spoonful of creamy chicken cordon bleu bake, highlighting the layers of chicken, ham, and gooey Swiss cheese.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (The Easiest, Creamiest Recipe!)

This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole transforms the classic dish into an easy, weeknight-friendly meal. Tender chicken, savory ham, and melty Swiss cheese are baked in a rich, creamy Dijon sauce and topped with crispy, golden breadcrumbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked chicken cubed or shredded
  • 2 cups cooked ham diced
  • 2 cups Swiss cheese shredded, divided
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Medium Saucepan

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the cooked chicken in an even layer across the bottom, followed by the diced ham. Sprinkle half of the shredded Swiss cheese over the top.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute to create a roux. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the prepared Dijon sauce evenly over the layers of chicken, ham, and cheese in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Swiss cheese over the sauce.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Stir until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the top of the casserole.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crispy. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Shred Your Own Cheese: For the best, creamiest results, buy a block of Swiss cheese and shred it yourself.
Don't Overcook: The chicken is already cooked, so you're just heating everything through. Overbaking can make it dry.
Get it Crispy: Place the casserole under the broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end for an extra-golden topping, but watch it closely!
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