This simplified Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole delivers all the elegant flavor of the classic French dish with half the effort. Juicy chicken, savory ham, and melty cheese come together in one easy-to-make dinner the whole family will request again and again.
6skinless boneless chicken breasts thighs also work well
saltto taste
ground black pepperto taste
6slicesdeli ham
6slices Monterey Jack cheese
Dijon Cream Sauce Ingredients (Optional)
1 1/2tablespoonsbutter
1 1/2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1 1/4cupsmilk
2tablespoonsDijon mustard
3tablespoonsfinely grated Parmesan cheese
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.
Recipe Tips
For maximum flavor, consider splitting raw chicken breasts horizontally and stuffing additional ham and cheese inside before assembling the casserole. This creates pockets of melty goodness throughout the dish while maintaining the ease of preparation.