Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

A creamy, comforting twist on the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu. Bite-sized chicken and smoky ham are mixed into a creamy Dijon sauce, topped with melted Swiss cheese and a crunchy Parmesan–Ritz cracker topping. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or your next live cooking show

Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Special Equipment: 9x13 casserole dish

Ingredients

• 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

• 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)

• ½ cup milk

• ½ cup sour cream

• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper (or to taste)

• 1 cup cooked ham, cubed or sliced lunch meat pieces

• 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese

• 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Make the Creamy Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

3. Add Chicken and Ham: Stir in the bite-size chicken pieces and cubed or sliced ham until fully coated with sauce.

4. Assemble the Casserole: Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Evenly sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese over the top.

5. Prepare the Cracker Topping: In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and grated Parmesan until evenly coated. Sprinkle the mixture over the cheese layer.

6. Bake: Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden, bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through.