Do you need a one-pan dinner that will feed the whole family without much effort? Look no further than this mouth-watering Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole. Instead of having to prep and cook ingredients separately before putting them in a dish, toss uncooked chicken tenders into a casserole dish and bake until it’s done.
You can easily make and bake this delicious casserole in less than an hour. It’s the best dish for days when you don’t want to cook a lavish meal for your kiddos or don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen but still want to put food on the table.
Ingredients
- 5 cups chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- ½ cup shaved ham
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 pack Italian dressing mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 6 slices provolone
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
- To prepare the Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Italian dressing mix, and Dijon mustard in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Lay the chicken breasts flat in the bottom of a large casserole dish.
- Divide the ham equally to the number of chicken breasts and lay it on top of each.
- Spread the soup mixture over the top of the entire casserole dish.
- Layer up the provolone cheese evenly on top of the soup mixture.
- Top the entire casserole dish with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 40-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (or until the center is not pink anymore).
- And you are done! Serve hot, and enjoy the hearty Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with your family.
You can double the recipe or halve it depending on the number of people you are feeding. Alternatively, you can cut the chicken breast into chunks (makes it easier for the kids to eat). Add or serve on top of sauteed spinach, collard greens, or even kale to make it low-carb. You can also serve it alongside veggies like Brussels sprouts, green beans, and asparagus for your little ones.
Chicken Cordon Bleu casserole goes well with plain white rice, cauliflower rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, and garlic bread, or can be enjoyed as it is. The choice is yours. You can also add uncooked rice or pasta to the dish to make a filling meal at once. Ensure you do not overcook the chicken, as it will ruin the taste. Using a meat thermometer to get it perfect every time is highly recommended.
However, the best part is that you can freeze the Chicken Cordon Bleu casserole. To freeze the dish, layer the chicken, ham, and Dijon sauce in a casserole dish and cover it with cheese. A day before cooking, let the dish thaw for 36-48 hours in the refrigerator. Then, add the breadcrumbs and cook as directed. Moreover, you can freeze the dish for up to a whopping six months.
So, make a list of what you need, get the ingredients, and make this cheesy and creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu casserole for your family this weekend. And do share your experience with us in the comment section below. Also, if you have any tips to make this Chicken Cordon Bleu casserole even more delectable, share them below so fellow mommies can try them, too.
