Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting one-dish meal combining tender rotisserie chicken, Swiss cheese, and crunchy panko topping baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy casserole that brings the classic chicken cordon bleu flavors in a fuss-free pasta bake perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb cavatappi pasta
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups half & half
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (e.g., Lawry’s)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, diced
Topping
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup plain panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cavatappi pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 7-8 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, half & half, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to create a smooth, creamy sauce base.
- Assemble the casserole: Add the shredded Swiss cheese, diced rotisserie chicken, and cooked pasta to the bowl with the sauce. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated. Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, panko bread crumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese until the crumbs are well coated. Sprinkle this breadcrumb topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly throughout and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes after removing from the oven. Garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy this flavorful chicken casserole!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience, or substitute with cooked shredded chicken breast.
- For a crispier topping, broil the casserole for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end of baking—watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Fresh parsley can be replaced with dried parsley if needed; reduce quantity to 1 teaspoon if dried.
- Seasoned salt can be adjusted or omitted to control sodium levels.
- Make sure to not overcook the pasta to keep it firm in the casserole.
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated until baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, creamy chicken casserole, baked pasta casserole, rotisserie chicken recipe, easy dinner casserole, cheesy chicken pasta bake
