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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole recipe brings all the classic flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu without the fuss! It’s the perfect way to use leftover chicken, and when paired with Swiss cheese and bread, it is a comforting, easy, and delicious meal.

Chicken cordon bleu in a casserole dish.


This casserole is the definition of home cooking. This classic dish features layers of chicken and ham in a cheesy sauce. This delicious recipe is an entire meal in one dish. It’s perfectly filling and tastes so incredible that you probably won’t have any leftovers. 

When it comes to easy recipes, casseroles top the list. All you have to do is add everything to your casserole dish and let it bake in a preheated oven. The most difficult part of this recipe is waiting for it to finish baking. This casserole is a great way to feed your family something incredible on the cheap. 

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Why You’ll Love Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

  • Bakes in an irresistible creamy sauce. Everyone will love how the sauce ties all the ingredients together. 
  • Feeds a crowd. This is a recipe the whole family will love and will ask for repeatedly. 
  • Easy ingredients. You can find all the ingredients at the grocery store without searching in a specialty section. 
  • Easy weeknight dinner. Dinner is much easier when all you have to do is mix everything and bake it. 
  • Pure comfort food. It’s the casserole version of a popular chicken and ham recipe. 

Ingredients

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    • Celery Stalks – They add texture and nutrition to the casserole. 
    • Yellow Onion – The onions add aroma and flavor to the dish. 
    • Salted Butter – If you use salted butter, you won’t have to add more salt to enhance the other flavors. 
    • Eggs – They thicken the milk and add flavor and texture to the bread as it bakes. 
    • Milk – This is what helps the bread turn into a crust on top. You will use more milk in the creamy sauce base, too. 
    • White Bread – You’ll use this as the crust layer on the casserole. 
    • Cooked Ham  – Thick-cut deli ham or some ham steaks will be perfect in this recipe. 
    • Chicken Breasts – This dish uses shredded chicken or some leftover cubed chicken. 
    • Swiss Cheese – Classic chicken cordon bleu uses Swiss cheese, so stick with it. 
    • Cream of Chicken Soup – This is the base of the creamy sauce. 
    • Green Onions – Use fresh green onions as a garnish. 
    Ingredients to make chicken cordon bleu casserole.

    How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

    • Step One: Preheat the oven to 300F degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
    • Step Two: Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onions and celery and saute until softened about 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside. 
    Steps to make chicken cordon bleu casserole.
    • Step Three: Stir together eggs and 2 cups of milk. Mix with bread cubes. Stir in the celery and onion mixture. Set aside.
    Steps to make chicken cordon bleu casserole.
    • Step Four: Mix cream of chicken soup and 1/2 cup of milk in a small bowl. Set aside.
    Steps to make chicken cordon bleu casserole.
    • Step Five: In a 9×13 inch casserole dish, spread half the ham, chicken, and Swiss cheese. Spread the bread mixture on top. Spread the rest of the ham, chicken, and cheese next. Pour cream of chicken soup mixture on top.
    • Step Six: Bake for 1 ½ hours, uncovered. Serve hot.
    Steps to make chicken cordon bleu casserole.

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    What to Serve with Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

    This is a full meal in one dish. But if you want to add something to the side, I suggest adding some vegetables. Here are some of my favorite recipes to add to the table. 

    A serving spoon with chicken cordon bleu casserole on it.

    Variations and Substitutions

    • Add Dijon mustard to the sauce. This will make the sauce pop with tangy notes. 
    • Sprinkle garlic powder on the chicken breasts. It only takes a little bit to enhance the flavor of the chicken. 
    • Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. This will give the crust a bigger flavor. 
    • Use bread crumbs instead of chopping up bread. Just sprinkle the Panko crumbs instead of making cubed bread soaked in milk and eggs. 

    Storage Instructions 

    Store leftover chicken cordon bleu in the fridge, covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Tips and Tricks

    • For the best flavor, use black forest ham. Ask the deli to slice it thick. 
    • Whole milk will have the creamiest texture. 
    • Mix up the kind of bread you use. Some people like to use rye bread instead of white bread. 
    Chicken cordon bleu casserole on a plate with green beans.

    What Is Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole?

    This is the casserole form of classic chicken cordon bleu. The original recipe involves thin chicken breasts stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese and covered in buttery Panko breadcrumbs. But all that stuffing and breading is too involved for busy weeknights. So, I took these classic ingredients and made a casserole version. It’s a kid-friendly recipe that everyone loves. 

    Can I Use Leftover Chicken?

    Yes, you can use leftover chicken in this recipe. It’s also a great way to use rotisserie chicken. If you’re going to bake the chicken, I suggest using boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 

    Can I Make Ahead? 

    Yes, you can make this easy casserole ahead of time. Store the baked casserole covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Then, reheat it in the oven, and dinner is ready! 

    Can I Add Pasta Or Rice? 

    This is a fantastic way to make a casserole even more filling and comforting. I suggest serving it with egg noodles or your favorite type of rice. You could replace the white bread, eggs, and milk with flat egg noodles or rice.

    Chicken cordon bleu casserole on a plate with green beans and a fork.

    FAQ

    Can you use leftover ham in cordon bleu casserole?

    This is a wonderful way to use leftover ham from other recipes. 

    How do you make a gluten-free casserole? 

    I suggest using gluten-free bread. If you don’t have any, leave the bread out and use gluten-free pasta instead. 

    What can I use instead of cream of chicken soup? 

    To make a thick sauce to replace the cream of chicken soup, make a gravy out of chicken broth and a roux (one tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water). 

    How many servings does this make? 

    This recipe makes about six servings.

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    4.35 from 29 votes

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 6
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
    This recipe brings all the classic flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu without the fuss! It's the perfect way to use leftover chicken, and when paired with Swiss cheese and bread, it is a comforting, easy and delicious meal.

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 celery stalks chopped
    • 1 yellow onion chopped
    • ¼ cup salted butter
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cups milk
    • ½ loaf white bread cubed
    • 3 cups cooked ham chopped
    • 2 chicken breasts cooked and chopped
    • 4 cups Swiss cheese shredded
    • 1 can cream of chicken soup
    • ½ cup milk
    • 3 green onions chopped, for garnish, if desired

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 300°F.
    • Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onions and celery and saute until softened, about 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside.
    • Stir together eggs and 2 cups of milk. Mix with bread cubes. Stir in celery and onion mixture. Set aside.
    • Mix cream of chicken soup and 1/2 cup of milk in a small bowl. Set aside.
    • In a 9×13 inch casserole dish, spread half the ham, chicken and Swiss cheese. Spread bread mixture on top. Spread the rest of the ham, chicken and cheese next. Pour cream of chicken soup mixture on top.
    • Bake for 1 ½ hours, uncovered. Serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 776kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.7g | Protein: 72.4g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 18.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14.4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 261mg | Sodium: 1248.3mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 8.1g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Casseroles
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chicken casserole, chicken cordon bleu casserole

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    2. Debbie Flynn says:

      My favourite chicken recipe is Chicken Pasta Bake. It’s a great recipe as it is a one pot recipe. I also use Italian sausage to it.

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      I love a recipe from my cookbooks for Ricotta stuffed chicken breasts. it has a ricotta mixture with spinach, garlic etc and it is stuffed under the skin of the chicken. You debone the chicken breast but leave the skin on to hold in the stuffing. It tastes like a fancy restaurant dish.

    5. This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole looks amazing and pretty simple to make, too. Can’t wait to try this dish soon.

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