Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
A comforting and creamy casserole that combines the classic flavors of chicken cordon bleu—tender chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese—in an easy, one-dish meal perfect for family dinners.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Lay a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- In a small bowl, mix panko, Parmesan, melted butter, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, and Dijon mustard.
- Arrange the chicken rolls seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cream mixture over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and topping is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use reduced-fat cheese. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.