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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This chicken Cordon Bleu casserole has all the creamy and wonderful flavor of the traditional dish with a little of the fat and hassle removed.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine French
Servings 8 people
Calories 3448 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Stockpot For cooking egg noodles.
  • 1 9x13 inch Casserole Dish For assembling and baking the casserole.
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl For preparing the creamy sauce.
  • 1 skillet For toasting the breadcrumb topping.
  • 1 Whisk For combining sauce ingredients smoothly.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 8 ounce package wide egg noodles
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
  • 8 ounces cooked ham cubed
  • 8 ounces Swiss cheese cubed
  • 1 10.5 ounce can reduced-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and transfer noodles to the prepared casserole dish. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Top noodles with chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Mix together condensed soup, milk, and sour cream in a medium bowl until combined; spoon over noodle mixture in the casserole dish. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in hot butter until crumbs are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle over casserole. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

For deeper flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce mixture to enhance the classic Cordon Bleu profile. Ensure the Swiss cheese is well distributed for even melting and flavor in every bite. The breadcrumb topping is key for texture, so cook it until perfectly golden and crisp, but be careful not to burn it. A touch of smoked paprika with the breadcrumbs can also add a subtle warmth. Finally, a garnish of fresh chopped chives or parsley after baking will elevate the presentation and add a fresh counterpoint to the rich dish.