Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while mozzarella is more accessible.

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: canned cream of mushroom soup

Homemade broth is healthier and canned soup is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Whole wheat adds fiber while crushed crackers can be cheaper.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook boneless, skinless chicken breast until no longer pink, then shred.

Layer shredded chicken in a greased casserole dish.

Place slices of ham over the chicken.

Add Swiss cheese on top of the ham.

In a bowl, mix Philadelphia cream cheese, milk, and spices until smooth.

Pour the mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.

Sprinkle croutons or bread crumbs over the top.

Melt butter and drizzle over the croutons or bread crumbs.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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