Elevating Dinner with Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole reimagines sophisticated French flavors into a streamlined, approachable format. Featuring tender chicken, savory ham, and Swiss cheese over a silky noodle base with a buttery crumb topping.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
8 ounces wide egg noodles
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
8 ounces cooked ham, cubed
8 ounces Swiss cheese, cubed
10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup 2 percent milk
1/2 cup light sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to three hundred fifty Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13-inch dish.
2. Prepare egg noodles in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
3. Transfer noodles to the baking dish and layer with chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together soup, milk, and sour cream.
5. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the layers in the dish.
6. Melt butter in a small pan; stir in bread crumbs and Parmesan until coated.
7. Sprinkle the topping over the casserole.
8. Bake for thirty minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
9. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Mind the Salt: Use low-sodium soup to control the salinity.
Cheese Swap: Try Gruyere for a deeper, nuttier flavor profile.
Make Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance; add the topping just before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg