Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake

Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
Ingredients: 2 packages (6 ounces each) reduced-sodium stuffing mix; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1 cup 2% milk; 8 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 pound sliced deli ham, cut into 1-inch strips; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

I got this easy chicken cordon bleu recipe from a friend years ago. I freeze several half recipes in disposable pans to share with neighbors or for when I'm pressed for time myself. —Rea Newell, Decatur, Illinois

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Ingredients

2 packages (6 ounces each) reduced-sodium stuffing mix
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup 2% milk
8 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound sliced deli ham, cut into 1-inch strips
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare stuffing mixes according to package directions. Meanwhile, whisk together soup and milk.
Toss chicken with pepper; divide between 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Layer with ham, Swiss cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, soup mixture and stuffing. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.
Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, covered, until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, about 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.

Test Kitchen Tips

Chicken thighs taste great in this recipe, and they're usually cheaper at the grocery store than chicken breasts.

Sharp cheddar cheese has been aged longer than regular cheddar. As cheese ages, its flavor becomes more pronounced. Using aged cheese in a recipe can add complexity and rich flavor, even to humble favorites like mac ’n’ cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 555 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein.

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ptrax

Oct 20, 2019

I made this exactly per the recipe except I used two cans of cream of chicken soup but kept the milk at 1 cup. I froze one per the instructions and baked the other one. It came out perfect. I will make this again.
afoth73

Sep 20, 2019

I made this as a half batch tonight but with the whole amount of milk and soup to make sure it wasn't dry. It was delicious and super easy and will be made frequently!!
JudyElizabeth

Sep 19, 2019

We don't like stuffing, so something else would need to replace it like noodles.
rebecca

Sep 1, 2019

I had some leftover chicken so I assembled and refrigerated this casserole in the morning, and we all enjoyed a tasty comfy food supper. I substituted the stuffing for 2 sleeves of crushed up Ritz crackers with a stick of melted butter drizzled on top and then baked over the the rest of the ingredients.
Marilyn

Sep 1, 2019

I did not make this recipe once I read "stuffing mix".
cynandtom

Mar 5, 2019

This is a great make-ahead meal. Delicious! Would be great on its own for a busy weeknight. If you have a little more time, try this. I added a side of mashed potatoes, (from the freezer) corn and dinner rolls. A weeknight feast with very little effort.
lmg1103

Apr 27, 2018

Didn't come out very well. Will not make again.
Whitewolf1

Apr 24, 2018

Very good! Kids even liked it.
_nlfPA

Jan 22, 2018

This is a very good casserole and my son loves chicken cordon bleu, so this is one of his favorite casseroles.
annrms

Aug 24, 2017

I'm so glad I saw this recipe on FB! I'm looking forward to the leftovers!!! I used the last of my Thanksgiving stuffing that I had in the freezer. The recipe is easy to assemble and bake. I served it with cranberry sauce and steamed broccoli! Will make this again, for sure.