Description
Creamy chicken cordon bleu casserole brings Swiss and French culinary traditions together in one comforting dish. Savory ham, tender chicken, and melted cheese create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup ham, diced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Base and Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1 cup French fried onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F, creating the perfect environment for a golden, bubbling casserole.
- Combine tender egg noodles, succulent chicken, and savory ham in a spacious mixing bowl, blending the proteins and pasta with a generous portion of Swiss cheese.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by whisking cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and seasonings until silky and smooth, ensuring a rich flavor profile.
- Marry the noodle mixture with the creamy sauce, gently folding ingredients to coat every morsel with the decadent mixture.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish, then carefully transfer the combined mixture, spreading it evenly to promote uniform cooking.
- Create a crispy topping by sprinkling the remaining Swiss cheese and crowning the casserole with crunchy French fried onions for textural contrast.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, baking for 25-30 minutes until the surface turns a beautiful golden brown and the interior reaches a steaming hot temperature.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, letting the ingredients settle and flavors meld together.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch, then serve this comforting dish piping hot, ready to delight hungry diners.
Notes
- Swap proteins easily by using turkey or pork instead of chicken to keep the dish versatile and exciting.
- Transform this into a gluten-free version by replacing egg noodles with cauliflower rice or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium cream of chicken soup and reducing additional salt in the recipe.
- Create a lighter version by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and adding more vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg