Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
325 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Description
This casserole recipe starts by preheating the oven to 350°F and coating a casserole dish with non-stick spray. Cream of mushroom soup is mixed with milk and poured into the dish, followed by placing chicken breasts arranged evenly. Each breast is seasoned with salt and pepper, topped with a slice of deli ham, and finally with a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. The dish is baked uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
The optional Dijon cream sauce is prepared separately by melting butter, whisking in flour to create a roux, then gradually adding milk, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese. The sauce thickens after about 3 minutes and can be seasoned with salt and pepper. This sauce can be poured on the casserole before serving to add a creamy, tangy finish reminiscent of traditional chicken cordon bleu flavors.
The recipe notes suggest splitting chicken breasts horizontally and stuffing additional ham and cheese inside for fuller flavor pockets while keeping the easy prep style. This casserole makes a hearty main course that is straightforward to assemble and cook in one dish.
Ingredients
Casserole Ingredients
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 6 chicken breast thighs also work well, skinless, boneless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, ground
- 6 lices ham deli
- 6 lices Monterey jack cheese
Dijon Cream Sauce Ingredients (Optional)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese finely grated
Instructions
Casserole Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9 X 13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Combine soup and milk in the dish.
- Place the chicken into the dish.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken breasts.
- Put a slice of ham on top of each chicken breast.
- Top with cheese slices.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.
Dijon Cream Sauce Directions (Optional)
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add half of the milk and whisk until well blended.
- Add the remaining milk, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Remove the sauce from the heat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For richer flavor, slice chicken breasts horizontally and layer extra ham and cheese inside before assembling the casserole.
- Use skinless, boneless chicken thighs as an alternative to breasts if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1220mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 664mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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