Description
Comfort meets elegance in this chicken cordon bleu casserole, blending classic French-inspired flavors with hearty American cooking. Layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and melted Swiss cheese create a delightful dinner that satisfies you from the first savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 lb ham, diced
- 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Topping and Texture Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Slice chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring consistent cooking throughout the casserole.
- Combine diced ham and shredded swiss cheese in a separate mixing bowl, creating a flavorful protein base.
- Whisk heavy cream, eggs, sour cream, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Layer the chicken pieces evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform bottom layer.
- Sprinkle the ham and cheese mixture directly over the chicken, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Pour the creamy sauce mixture carefully over the chicken and ham, ensuring complete coverage.
- In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, melted butter, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan cheese to create a crispy topping.
- Spread the breadcrumb mixture uniformly across the top of the casserole, covering the entire surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the top turns golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving, allowing the sauce to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Slice chicken into uniform pieces to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like gruyere or mozzarella for unique flavor profiles and texture variations.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds to make this dish suitable for low-carb and gluten-sensitive diets.
- Allow casserole to rest after baking to help sauce thicken and develop richer, more integrated flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 619
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1070 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 174 mg