How to Make After the Holidays Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

After the holidays, many of us are looking for ways to use up leftover ingredients or to create new dishes with a twist on classic recipes. If you happen to have leftover ham and chicken from holiday meals, then this Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is the perfect way to repurpose those ingredients into a delicious and comforting dish.

This casserole takes all the flavors of the traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu - tender chicken, salty ham, and creamy Swiss cheese - and transforms them int...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 pound cubed boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of broccoli soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Coat the hot pan with olive oil; add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ham and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Mix condensed soups, sour cream, 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, and chicken broth together in a separate bowl. Add to the chicken mixture and stir until well combined. Transfer to a large casserole dish and top with remaining Swiss cheese.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until casserole is cooked through and cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    373 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 865mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 252mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 378mg