– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
– 1 cup cooked ham, diced
– 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese, shredded
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 ½ cups bread crumbs
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Creating a delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is straightforward when you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Casserole Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
3. Mix Chicken and Ham: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken and diced ham.
4. Add Cheese: Gently fold in 1 cup of the shredded Swiss cheese with the chicken and ham mixture.
5. Mix the Sauce: In another bowl, whisk together the sour cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
6. Combine Ingredients: Pour the sauce over the chicken and ham mixture, mixing thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
7. Transfer to Dish: Spread the mixture evenly in the greased casserole dish.
8. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup of Swiss cheese with the bread crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
9. Top the Casserole: Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the chicken mixture in the casserole dish.
10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and the top is golden brown.
11. Cool Slightly: Allow the casserole to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.