5.0 from 6 votes
Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole has all the delicious flavors of the famous classic French recipe without all the fuss and prep work. It is loaded with tender rotisserie chicken, pasta, Swiss cheese, and pieces of ham.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 654 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5-6 cups leftover or rotisserie chicken shredded or cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 pound deli ham cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups cavatappi pasta cooked and drained
Cheese Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Topping:
- 2 cups Swiss cheese shredded
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Then, lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cook pasta per box directions, drain, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat, add butter, and melt.
- Once melted, add flour and stir until thoroughly combined; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add the milk slowly, whisking continuously until thoroughly mixed. Let it come to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, add salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir to combine, taste, and adjust.
- Turn off the heat and add shredded mozzarella; stir until thoroughly melted.
- Add cooked pasta to a large bowl, add cubed chicken and cubed ham. Add cheese sauce and stir until well combined and the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and level the top with a spatula.
- Top with the shredded Swiss cheese.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese on top is lightly golden-brown and the mixture bubbles.
- Remove from oven, let it stand for 10 minutes, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
654kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
1011mg
(42%)
Potassium
735mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1130IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
867mg
(87%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 654
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 654kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1011mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 735mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1130IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 867mg | 87% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.