This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole combines chicken, ham, and pasta noodles in a creamy sauce. Not only is it an easy and delicious dinner, it’s also a great use of leftover Easter ham.
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How to Make a Great Cordon Bleu Casserole
If you want to make the perfect casserole, always make sure to use an oven-safe casserole dish and cook your meat beforehand. While a casserole is served in the same dish it’s cooked in, precooked meat will ensure food safety- although you need to make sure you’re not overcooking your meat, as it will continue to cook while baking in the dish.
Why This Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Recipe is a Keeper
This easy chicken casserole has a bubbly surface and is made with rotisserie chicken and diced ham. Here are some reasons why you’ll want to try it:
- Great Use of Leftovers: This easy recipe is the perfect way to use leftover chicken or ham.
- Easy Ingredients: All the ingredients for this delicious chicken cordon bleu casserole are inexpensive and can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Friendly: This easy casserole makes a great family dinner that everyone will enjoy. I made this tonight for dinner.
What is Chicken Cordon Bleu?
Chicken cordon bleu is a chicken recipe which layers of chicken are topped with ham and Swiss cheese, or other cheese varieties. It can either be baked or pan fried.
Ingredient Notes for Ham and Swiss Cordon Bleu Casserole
- Deli Ham: Use a thick-cut ham in this casserole, like a honey baked ham.
- Skinless Chicken: This easy chicken cordon bleu casserole uses rotisserie chicken breasts, but you can also use chicken thighs or shredded chicken tenderloins as well.
- Swiss Cheese: Shred Swiss cheese to have it melt easily in this fresh dish.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Ham and Chicken Casserole
- Egg Noodles: Cooked egg noodles will go especially great with this creamy, cheesy casserole. You can also use cooked rice or egg noodles made from whole wheat or orzo for a different texture.
- Different Cheese: This easy casserole recipe uses Swiss cheese, but any mild cheese will do, like Muenster, Havarti, or Gouda for this French dish.
How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This cheesy chicken cordon bleu casserole is stuffed with ham and all your favorite flavors. Make this classic dish in just a few simple steps. I made this for dinner tonight and everyone thanks for the recipe.
These are the basic steps for making the best chicken cordon bleu casserole. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Saute
In a skillet with high sides, melt butter over medium-high heat, sauté onion until translucent for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more.
Step 2: Chicken and Sauce
Stir in the cooked chicken and ham until warmed through. Add the milk, cream cheese, and mustard, and whisk together until the cheese sauce becomes creamy.
Step 3: Pasta
Add the pasta and cheese to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste until the casserole is ready to bake this great recipe.
Step 4: Assemble the Easy Casserole
Preheat the broiler and transfer pasta to a baking dish and top with Panko breadcrumbs evenly over the chicken mixture. Cover the baking dish with foil. Finally, remove foil and bake, pour melted butter over breadcrumbs and broil until browned and casserole is bubbly.
Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole FAQs
Expert Tips for the New Recipe for Making Cordon Bleu Casserole
You will love trying this recipe with a green salad or your other favorite recipes. It is a great dish to feed a crowd.
- White Wine: Add a splash of white wine to your casserole before baking. The alcohol will cook out, leaving you with a delicious subtle flavor.
- Sour Cream: Adding sour cream would be great to thicken the sauce.
- Sides: For some easy vegetable sides, serve this creamy chicken casserole with steamed broccoli, green beans, or asparagus.
- Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup: You will love chicken cordon bleu with a sauce made from this homemade soup. Make homemade bread crumbs too.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Stirring Spoon
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1 Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken Breast, cooked and cubed
- 1 cup Deli Ham, sliced thick and cubed
- 1 ½ cups Milk
- 2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 pound Penne Pasta, Cooked and Drained
- 2 cups Swiss Cheese, Shredded
- ¼ teaspoon Salt and Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 cup Panko Crumbs
- ½ cup Butter, melted
Instructions
- In a skillet with high sides, melt butter over medium-high heat, saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds more.
- Stir in chicken and ham until warmed through.
- Add milk, cream cheese and mustard, stirring until the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add the pasta and cheese to the skillet.
- Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
Christina’s Notes
- White Wine: Add a splash of white wine to your casserole before baking. The alcohol will cook out, leaving you with a delicious subtle flavor.
- Sour Cream: Adding sour cream would be great to thicken the sauce.
- Sides: For some easy vegetable sides, serve this creamy chicken casserole with steamed broccoli, green beans, or asparagus.
- Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup: You will love chicken cordon bleu with a sauce made from this homemade soup. Make homemade bread crumbs too.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
I really liked it. I used the philly garlic cooking creme instead of plain cream cheese. It gave it a burst of flavor.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for sharing your recommendations. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!