Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

from teatimewithnaomi.com
45 min

This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a rich, comforting dish that combines all the classic flavors of the traditional chicken cordon bleu—Swiss cheese, rotisserie chicken, and a crispy panko breadcrumb topping—into a creamy, baked casserole. It's an easy-to-make recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or special family gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • 2 (10.5-ounce) cans of cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups of half & half
  • 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of season salt (I use Lowry’s brand)
  • ½ teaspoon of black pepper
  • 3 cups of Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups of rotisserie chicken, diced
  • 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup of plain panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the cavatappi pasta in a large pot of boiling water, according to package directions, for 7 to 8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup, half & half, Dijon mustard, fresh chopped parsley, season salt, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Add the shredded Swiss cheese, diced rotisserie chicken, and cooked cavatappi pasta. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients fully.

  5. 5

    Pour the chicken cordon bleu casserole filling into the prepared casserole dish.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, plain panko bread crumbs, and grated parmesan cheese.

  7. 7

    Cover the top of the casserole filling evenly with the panko breadcrumbs.

  8. 8

    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.