Description
Savor the comforting flavors of this chicken cordon bleu casserole, featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese, and a crunchy topping—perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz thinly sliced turkey (as a substitute for ham)
- 8 oz Swiss cheese (sliced or shredded)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
For the Casserole:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- 2. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired.
- 3. Layer half of the chicken pieces in the baking dish. Add half of the turkey slices followed by half of the Swiss cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
For the Sauce:
- 4. In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup and milk until smooth. Pour over layered ingredients in the baking dish.
- 5. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly on top; add poppy seeds if using.
- Baking:
- 6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg