Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Recipe
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a comforting, cheesy baked dish combining tender cooked chicken, beef, egg noodles, creamy chicken soup, and Swiss cheese, topped with crunchy crushed Ritz crackers for a delightful texture contrast. Perfect for a quick family dinner, this casserole is hearty, flavorful, and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups egg noodles, cooked
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 8 ounces cooked and diced beef
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup (preferably Pacific Foods)
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Dried parsley, to taste
- 18 Ritz butter crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large 9 x 13-inch casserole dish thoroughly and set it aside to prepare for baking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked egg noodles, chopped chicken, diced beef, cream of chicken soup, shredded Swiss cheese, salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Mix everything well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Evenly sprinkle the crushed Ritz butter crackers over the top to form a flavorful crunchy topping.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through, bubbly, and the cracker topping is lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this comforting and delicious meal!
Notes
- For best results, use freshly cooked noodles and chicken.
- You can substitute the diced beef with ham or omit it for a simpler version.
- Feel free to garnish with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated.
- To reduce calories, use low-fat cheese and a lighter cream of chicken soup.
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