Chicken Cordon Bleu Freezer Casserole
A delicious and convenient Chicken Cordon Bleu Freezer Casserole featuring tender chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy sauce, perfect for preparing ahead and baking when ready.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cooked egg noodles
1 cup crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced ham, shredded Swiss cheese, and cooked egg noodles.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ham, cheese, and noodles. Stir gently until all ingredients are well combined.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the crushed buttery crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
If freezing for later use: Cover the casserole tightly with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To bake immediately: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
To bake from frozen: Remove plastic wrap and foil. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.