Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake

 Taste of Home

12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients

2 packages (6 ounces each) reduced-sodium stuffing mix

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

1 cup milk

8 cups cubed cooked chicken

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3/4 pound sliced deli ham, cut into 1-inch strips

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese

3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Prepare stuffing mixes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in

a large bowl, combine soup and milk; set aside.

Divide chicken between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes.

Sprinkle with pepper. Layer with ham, Swiss cheese, 1 cup cheddar

cheese, soup mixture and stuffing. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar

cheese.

Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the

remaining casserole at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15

minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove

from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at

350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until

heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each).