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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This easy Chicken Cordon Bleu casserole recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover ham and chicken! A creamy pasta casserole with ham and chicken, topped with cheese and buttery breadcrumbs.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 478 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 .5 oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 2 cups cooked, diced ham
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ cups grated Swiss Cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine melted butter and breadcrumbs. Set aside.
  3. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions for 1 minute less than al dente. Drain.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together condensed soup, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Fold in cooked pasta, chicken, and ham.
  5. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared dish. Top with Swiss cheese and sprinkle with the buttered breadcrumbs.
  6. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove cover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dish is heated through.

Notes

  • Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than al dente (as instructed on the package). The pasta will continue to cook in the oven, and you don't want to end up with mushy, overdone noodles in your casserole. For the penne that I used here, the box instructions suggested 11 minutes for al dente, so I cooked the penne for 10 minutes. You can adjust your cooking time based on your specific pasta size, shape and brand.
  • I had some leftover Pineapple Glazed Ham in the freezer, so that's what I used here. If you don't have any leftover ham, you can buy a package of cubed ham from the grocery store.
  • Use the meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken, or boil about 1 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for 15-18 minutes. Let the meat cool enough to handle, then shred with two forks or dice into bite-size pieces.
  • This creamy sauce is very simple and mild. If you'd like to jazz it up with more flavor, whisk in some garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, basil, rosemary, oregano, parsley or chives. Anything goes!
  • Cooking for a smaller family? Cut all of the ingredients in half and prepare the casserole in an 8-inch square dish. Alternatively, you can prepare the full recipe, but divide the pasta mixture between two 8-inch square pans. Bake one now, and freeze the other for a later meal.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of the casserole Calories 478kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 925mg (39%) Potassium 510mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 543IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 285mg (29%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the casserole
Calories 478kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 925mg 39%
Potassium 510mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 543IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 285mg 29%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.