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Loaded with protein and veggies and baked in a homemade cheesy cream sauce, this casserole pairs well with rice, cauliflower rice, or spaghetti squash. It does involve a bit or pre-cooking, but you could prep the night before and simply pop in the oven the next day. It can also be frozen for advanced meal prep.
Plus, this casserole is much easier than all of the steps required to make traditional chicken cordon bleu.
Chicken cordon bleu looks like a fancy chicken dish. Basically, it's chicken wrapped around cheese, breaded, and then fried. First, chicken breasts are pounded until thin. Then, they are topped with deli ham and cheese. Most often swiss cheese is used, but may varieties will work. The chicken is then rolled and possibly secured with toothpicks. Finally, the chicken is coated in bread crumbs and pan or deep fried. There's also often a bit of mustard either inside the chicken or in a sauce, served on the side.
Chicken cordon bleu originated in Switzerland with pork. It began in the 1940s as schnitzel filled with cheese. A recipe was first found in a cookbook in 1949. The first chicken recipe was found published in the New York Times in 1967. It addition to pork and chicken, the dish can also be made with veal.
"Cordon bleu" is French, meaning blue ribbon. The term dates back to 1578 when King Henry III of France referred to his most prestigious knights as "Cordon Bleus." The knights wore a pendant hanging from a blue ribbon. In addition, these knights were given very luxurious meals. When speaking about food, it stands for very high quality. Likely, the most recognized cordon bleu is from the famous cooking school in Paris- Le Cordon Bleu. This is where Julia Child, Giada De Laurentiis, and I learned the art of French cooking!
For tender and flavorful chicken with diced ham, veggies, and a creamy sauce, this gluten free chicken cordon bleu casserole makes a terrific weeknight dinner!
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