Ok, my friends, I am not usually a casserole girl…BUT I do think there is a time and a place for a good dish of baked “hidden treasures” (as my husband calls them). There is something comforting about a warm and cheesy dish like this. I was introduced to this super easy recipe at a church activity. We all met at the church kitchen to make several meals to freeze and have on hand to give to people in need of a meal. This recipe was a hit. It comes together very easily, tastes great and freezes very well. I came home and made a few up for my freezer. I like having a few meals on hand for a friend in need or when I have a crazy day myself. Not my nicest meal ever, but it was really yummy!
Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake
Submitted by Melanie
2 Packages reduced sodium Stuffing mix
1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp pepper
3/4 lb sliced deli ham, cut into 1 inch stips
1 cup swiss cheese shredded
1 cup swiss cheese shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
2 cups cooked chicken ( I used shredded–but I think cubed would be better)
Prepare stuffing mixes according to directions on box. Meanwhile in a bowl, combine soup and milk. Put chicken in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle with pepper. Layer with ham, swiss cheese and 1 cups of cheddar cheese, soup mixture ans stuffing. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. At this point you can freeze. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer.
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this looks really good. I love having freezer dinners. I can't wait to try it – thanks mel!
Oh, yes, I do like to have a few freezer meals up my sleeve. Can't wait to try this one out.
I love that it takes all the work out of actually making chicken cordon bleu!
On my list to try :)
I have made this a number of times, especially for our church dinners, and everyone always loves it! I don't make casseroles much anymore, but this one is in the comfort food category, and is, as you point out, easy to make and freeze. Thanks for reminding me about it!
Oh this sounds so yummy! Thanks!
Yum! I am quite fond of Chicken Cordon Bleu, and this is an appetizing twist on that old favorite. I love the fact that this can be made in advance and frozen. Thanks!
I am always on the lookout for a great freezer recipe. This one sounds delicious!
My family loves chicken cordon blue, but I hate how long it takes to make. I really like the look of this yummy looking recipe!
No way! I'm making something similar to this tomorrow night! Looks delish!
This is also great using egg noodles. It only needs to bake until heated through and bubbly.
For a minute there I thought you might be in my ward. I got this same recipe from the exact same activity. It's a small world when you're lds I guess. We all do the same things!
Oh wow…this looks great and looks easy to make :) I may have to try this one day.
This sounds so good! I love make ahead meals too, I'll have to add this to my menu soon!
I love your blog. This recipe looks like a keeper. Thanks for all you do here.
I totally agree about casseroles–sometimes they are just such a great, easy, comfort food. This recipe looks really delicious! Thanks for sharing!
My picky family loved this casserole! Thanks for sharing it!
So, the recipe says to use cooked chicken, but you bake it for 45 minutes – just to basically melt the cheese – right? COuldn't you put in raw chicken and have it cook during that 45 minutes and eliminate 1 step? Or, am I missing something? I'm excited to make it, but I guess I'm just looking for the 'easy' road!
I make something just like this in a dutch oven, though the chicken isn't shredded and it does start raw. Everyone loves it!
Thanks for this great recipe! We made a batch of freezer meals today and included this recipe. Yum!