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If you love classic chicken cordon bleu, you are going to fall head over heels for this cozy, creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole. It has everything you crave—tender chicken, savory ham, melty Swiss cheese, and buttery crisp breadcrumbs—all wrapped up in an easy, family-friendly bake.
If you’re in the mood for more comforting chicken casseroles, don’t miss my Chicken Divan, Chicken Tetrazzini, and Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole. And for even more cozy family favorites, be sure to browse my Chicken Dinner Recipes collection — it’s packed with easy casseroles, comforting classics, and weeknight-friendly meals.
This recipe works so well because it takes the flavors of traditional cordon bleu and turns them into something simple and scoopable. No pounding, stuffing, or rolling required—just mix, bake, and enjoy!
✨ Before You Begin
✨ Use undiluted soup. The cream of chicken soup goes in straight from the can—no extra liquid needed. It creates the perfect creamy base.
✨ Don’t overcook the noodles. Cook them just to al dente so they don’t get mushy in the oven.
✨ Shred your own cheese. Freshly shredded Swiss melts much better than the pre-shredded kind.
✨ Watch the topping at the end. If you want extra color, a quick minute under the broiler makes the breadcrumbs beautifully golden.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Ingredients + Key Notes
Egg Noodles – These wide noodles are perfect for grabbing onto all that creamy, cheesy sauce.
Cooked Chicken – Rotisserie chicken works great here and saves tons of time.
Diced Ham – Adds that classic salty, smoky flavor you expect in cordon bleu.
Swiss Cheese – The signature cheese for cordon bleu—mild, nutty, and melty.
Cream of Chicken Soup – Creates a rich, flavorful base without any extra fuss.
Sour Cream – Adds tang and keeps the casserole creamy instead of heavy.
Panko Breadcrumbs + Butter – This combo gives you that irresistible crunchy topping.
Thyme – Just a pinch brings a subtle, classic herb flavor to the dish.
⭐ Pro Tips
⭐ Cook noodles just right
Egg noodles continue to soften in the oven, so be sure to cook them only to al dente. Overcooked noodles can turn gummy after baking.
⭐ Shred your own Swiss
Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. A block of Swiss grated fresh makes a huge difference in texture.
⭐ Make it extra crispy
If the topping isn’t golden after baking, pop the casserole under the broiler for 30–60 seconds. Keep a close eye—it browns fast!
⭐ Use what you have
This is a perfect recipe for leftover chicken or holiday ham. It’s flexible, forgiving, and always delicious.
🥣 How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. Cook the egg noodles just until al dente, then drain well.
In a large bowl, stir together the undiluted cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Fold in the cooked chicken, diced ham, shredded Swiss cheese, and noodles until everything is evenly coated. Spread the mixture into your prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and thyme. Sprinkle the buttery crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly. If you’d like the topping more golden, finish with a quick pass under the broiler.
What to Serve With Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Fresh + Crisp Sides
A simple House Salad or Cucumber Tomato Salad adds freshness to balance the creamy casserole.
Cozy Breads
Warm Homemade Crescent Rolls, Cheddar Biscuits, or Garlic Bread are perfect for rounding out the meal.
Simple Veggies
Southern Style Green Beans, Sautéed Asparagus with lots of garlic, or Honey Glazed Carrots make excellent, easy sides.
Sweet Finishes
End the meal with Bisquick Apple Cobbler, Strawberry Dump Cake, Razzleberry Pie, or my decadent Frosted Fudge Brownies for a comforting dessert.
Storing + Freezing
- How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? This will last in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Can You Freeze This? I don’t recommend freezing. The egg noodles get mushy.
- Make-Ahead: Bake ahead of time then reheat it later.
- Food Safety: If you’d like more info on food safety check out this link.
More Cozy Chicken Casseroles + Family Dinners You’ll Love
- Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
- Cheddar Bay Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie
- White Chicken Enchiladas
- Johnny Marzetti Casserole
- Best Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Melt In Your Mouth Chicken
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry egg noodles
- 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 3 cups chicken cooked and cubed
- 16 ounces regular sour cream
- 1 cup ham diced
- 1 cup swiss cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook egg noodles (12 ounces) according to the package instructions just until pasta is al dente. Drain.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup (straight from the 2 can-undiluted) and sour cream (16 ounces). Add chicken (3 cups), ham (1 cup), swiss cheese (1 cup), and cooked and drained noodles, then fold until everything is evenly coated. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the panko (1 ½ cups) and melted butter (1/3 cup). Sprinkle evenly on the top of the casserole.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is heated through.
- If the topping hasn't been browned, place it under the broiler, watching carefully, and broil just until the topping is golden brown.
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Notes
- Noodles: Egg noodles have plenty of valuable real estate to pick up all that smoky creamy sauce. Plus, they are full of protein and essential amino acids.
- Soup: Also, you’ll want to use undiluted cream of chicken soup for this recipe. It will soak up all the natural juices released from the chicken and cheese which will give your chicken cordon bleu casserole recipe a ton of flavor! Plus, the sour cream will thin it out just a little and give it that dreamy indulgent texture.
- Cheese: This recipe also calls for one cup of shredded Swiss cheese. Use freshly shredded cheese. It will make this dish much creamier. The stuff that comes pre-shredded in the bag often contains potato starch and powdered cellulose to prevent it from caking together.
Since I am also using noodles, how can I prevent
the noodles from absorbing the liquid making g the casserole dry.
Hi Mary. This recipe already includes noodles. Are you planning on adding extra noodles? As the recipe is written, the casserole is not dry at all. There’s lots of great sauce.
Absolutely delicious!
Thank you, Kathy!!!
I’m probably the only person on the planet that doesn’t like sour cream 😊. What can be substituted for sour cream? Thanks
Hi, Marjie! I haven’t tried any aside from sour cream. Here’s a list of sour cream subs
This is really, really yummy. The aroma of it cooking was incredible. I made a couple of seasoning additions (black pepper, red pepper, nutmeg). Added 1/2 cup Swiss and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Made a bit more topping. OMG. A family favorite is born. Thank you!
You’re very welcome! 😀 <3
The whole family loved it. The only thing I did differently was to leave the thyme out. It was delicious.
Hi Amy. I love that the whole family loved it <3
I have it in the oven now! Can’t wait ! I tasted it as I was pouring it in the baking dish . I must say it is delicious
I also do that sometimes XD. Thanks for sharing, Erica!
Can you make this without cooking the chicken first?
Hi Jessica!
On this one you really need to cook the chicken first to ensure it reaches the proper internal temperature. If you need to save time, however, you can used canned chicken or even rotisserie chicken. Hope this helps!
Another great recipe tasted very similar to chicken cordon bleu Yummy
Thanks so much, Taryl!
Ok, I get that the recipe calls for 2 cans of soup, but what SIZE cans?
Hi Cyn, just the standard size 10.5 ounces.
This looks delicious and I am planning on making it tonight! Any chance this recipe is already in the database on myfitnesspal.com?
Hi Elise. I haven’t input it into myfitnesspal. Sorry!