Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (No Pasta, No Canned Soup)Chicken cordon bleu casserole gives you all the flavor of the classic, tender chicke, ham, and a creamy Dijon cheese sauce, but skips the rolling, stuffing, and frying. Instead, everything is layered in a baking dish and topped with buttery panko that bakes up crisp and golden. It’s rich, cozy, and comes together in about 15 minutes using simple ingredients you probably already have.
All the Flavor of Cordon Bleu, None of the Fuss
Traditional chicken cordon bleu is made of thinly pounded chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese, which is then rolled up, breaded and pan or deep-fried and served with a mustard cream sauce. The casserole version captures all the flavors without the steps.
Southern dinner casseroles don’t have to be boring, with just a few ingredients you can create a simple chicken dinner with all the flavors of a French Bistro. It’s a great way to use up leftover ham or turkey from a holiday meal and create a casserole that everyone, even the kids, will love.
This easy casserole is creamy, filling, and super cozy, it’s comfort food at its best, and who doesn’t love a good casserole?
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Start with a rotisserie chicken,(or you can roast your own chicken, or use leftover turkey) then add cooked ham, (leftover or from the deli). Since the meat is already cooked, all you have to do is add a cheesy sauce and let it get all bubbly and crispy on top.
Serve this French inspired dish on it’s own, or over egg noodles. Just throw in a light and refreshing salad and you have a dish that takes no time but is nice enough to serve for company. It’s also great with steamed broccoli, the broccoli’s texture is perfect for dipping in extra sauce.
What You’ll Need (Nothing Complicated)
Check the recipe card below for all the details.
- Cooked chicken and cooked ham- Cooked shredded chicken makes up the bulk of the casserole. You can also use leftover turkey. You can use any leftover holiday ham or buy a thick slice of ham from the deli counter.
Just Layer, Pour, and Bake
Step 1: Add the layers.
Step 2: Prepare the sauce.
Use a saucepan to melt the butter and add in the flour, whisking to combine and cooking for 1 minute. Add milk and whisk.
Step 3: Make the topping.
Step 4: Bake the casserole.
Bake uncovered until it is bubbly and golden brown. Cool the casserole for a few minutes before serving.
This is the kind of dinner that feels like you put in a lot more effort than you actually did. It’s creamy, a little indulgent, and has just enough crunch on top to keep everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you’re using up leftover ham or just need something easy that still feels a bit special, this is one of those casseroles you’ll end up making more than once.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (No Pasta, No Canned Soup)
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken shredded, 2 chicken breasts
- ½ lb ham cooked and chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon white wine (optional)
- 1 ½ cup Gruyère cheese shredded, 6 ounces
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Add cooked chicken and cooked ham to the bottom of the casserole dish.
- In a bowl combine the two cheeses.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and add flour, cooking for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth, whisking until it starts to thicken. Add mustard, cayenne pepper, and white wine and season with salt to taste.
- Remove from heat and add ½ of the cheese mixture and stir until melted. Pour over the chicken and ham. Top with the remaining cheese.
- In a medium bowl combine panko and 2 tablespoons of melted butter and stir with a fork. Sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes until it is bubbly and golden brown. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Barbara’s Tips + Notes
- Warm the milk in the microwave before adding to the sauce. It will speed things up.
- You can use leftover cooked chicken, turkey or ham.
- You can leave out the wine and add lemon juice instead.
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Amy says
This was good for a rainy cool spring dinner. Even the grumpy teen who said he didn’t like chicken cordon bleu ate quite a bit of it. Served with rice, broccoli, and sourdough bread. I could see maybe baking it with cooked rice too? Might try that next time.
Barbara Curry says
Always a win when you can get a teenager to try something new! Glad you liked it.