About
Creamy rice, tender chicken, and melted Swiss cheese… what more could you ask for? Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is the perfect meal for the whole family, or the perfect meal to save for leftovers! This casserole’s layers serve up the utmost deliciousness, topped with its stretchy Swiss cheese and crunchy breadcrumbs. Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole has all the scrumptious flavors of chicken cordon bleu – savory ham, sharp melty cheese, juicy chicken, tangy mustard – in hearty casserole form. Dinner is served!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened, plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted divided
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups white long-grain rice
- 1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup chicken, cooked
- 1 cup ham, diced
- 9 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Step 3 -Melt 2 tablespoons of the softened butter in a pan, then add the diced onions and cook them until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 4 -Add the garlic, the garlic powder, and the thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 5 -Stir in the olive oil, the chicken broth, and the rice.
Step 6 -Bring the rice mixture to a boil.
Step 7 -Reduce the heat to a simmer.
Step 8 -Cover and allow it to cook for 15 minutes, undisturbed.
Step 9 -Remove the pan from the heat and uncover.
Step 10 -Let the rice mixture sit for 10 minutes.
Step 11 -Stir in the cream of chicken soup, the sour cream, the milk, the Dijon mustard, the cheddar, the parmesan cheese, the chicken, and the ham.
Step 12 -Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
Step 13 -Layer the Swiss cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
Step 14 -Bake until the cheese is bubbly and melted, about 15 minutes.
Step 15 -Mix together the remaining melted butter and the breadcrumbs.
Step 16 -Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top of the casserole.
Step 17 -Bake for 10 minutes, uncovered.
Step 18 -Allow the casserole to cool before serving.
Step 19 -Serve.
