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You’re going to love how easy this dump-and-bake Chicken and Rice Cordon Bleu Casserole comes together! It’s the perfect leftover ham recipe, and a great way to use up some rotisserie chicken.

Topped with grated Swiss cheese, this creamy 10-minute meal is a quick comfort food dinner that the whole family will devour!

An overhead shot of a cordon bleu casserole

Do you guys ever struggle to figure out what to do with all of the leftover ham from a holiday?

Whether I prepare my own ham or buy a Honey Baked Ham from the store, we always seem to end up with plenty of extra meat…and you can only eat so many ham sandwiches!

A side shot of a chicken and rice cordon bleu casserole

After I made this delicious Easy Citrus-Glazed Baked Ham, I decided that I’d toss the leftovers into a casserole.

And since I had some extra leftover chicken on hand as well, Chicken Cordon Bleu instantly came to mind. It’s one of the best flavor combinations EVER, don’t you think?

A side shot of a cordon cleu casserole in a white dish

But it probably comes as no surprise that I don’t really have the time or patience to make my mom’s classic recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu.

Pounding the chicken flat, rolling it up with toothpicks…um, no thanks! Instead, I much prefer the Dump-and-Bake method of cooking!

It’s not glamorous, but it sure is quick and effective — and I’ve mastered the art of making a dump recipe seem like it took me MUCH longer to prepare!

For this particular dish, I just adapted one of my family’s all-time favorite casseroles: my Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole.

That recipe has been prepared SO many times (by myself, and by my extended family and friends), so I knew that this version would work equally well. In fact, maybe even better?! Trust me: this is a WINNER!

What you Need to Make Cordon Bleu Casserole

  • Cooked chicken
  • Cooked rice
  • Cooked ham
  • Chopped onion
  • Condensed cream of chicken soup
  • Mayonnaise
  • Butter
  • Swiss cheese

You're going to love how easy this dump-and-bake Chicken and Rice Cordon Bleu Casserole comes together! It's the perfect leftover ham recipe, and a great way to use up some rotisserie chicken. Topped with grated Swiss cheese, this creamy 10-minute meal is a quick comfort food dinner that the whole family will devour!

How to Make Chicken and Rice Cordon Bleu Casserole

  1. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients.
  3. Place chicken mixture in prepared casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
  4. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes (or until heated through and bubbly).

Top Tips to Remember

  • You can use any kind of leftover chicken for this recipe. If you have raw chicken in your fridge make sure to cook it first.
  • Use cooked wholegrain rice for added fiber.
  • You can you cheddar cheese or mozzarella instead of Swiss cheese.
  • Use low-fat mayo to reduce calories.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. When reheating make sure it is piping hot all the way through.

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Chicken and Rice Cordon Bleu Casserole

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal
A super delicious and easy dump and bake Chicken and Rice Cordon Bleu Casserole. With all the flavors of the classic dish minus the effort.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken such as rotisserie chicken
  • 1 ½ cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups diced cooked ham
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup (check label to make sure it's gluten free, if necessary)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 4 ounces about 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients.
  • Place chicken mixture in prepared casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes (or until heated through and bubbly).

Notes

  • You can use any kind of leftover chicken for this recipe. If you have raw chicken in your fridge make sure to cook it first.
  • Use cooked wholegrain rice for added fiber.
  • You can you cheddar cheese or mozzarella instead of Swiss cheese.
  • Use low fat mayo to reduce calories.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. When reheating make sure it is piping hot all the way through.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1169mgPotassium: 395mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword: Cordon Bleu Casserole, Easy Cordon Bleu
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: The Seasoned Mom

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  1. What a great way to use up all of the Easter leftovers! I used to love my mom’s Chicken Cordon Bleu as a kid. 🙂

    1. Me too, Erin! Mom’s chicken cordon bleu was a favorite growing up! I’m just too lazy to make it myself. 🙂

  2. 5 stars
    Chicken Cordon Bleu is so intimidating to make. This looks like the perfect alternative. 10 minutes seriously who doesn’t have the time for that!

  3. I made this last night. It was the easiest meal I have ever made with all the leftovers in my house. I used minute rice uncooked and added a half cup of water. It came out perfect. Thank you for a wonderful alternative to my usuall when I have a half rotisserie chicken in the house.