Here’s a delicious keto chicken cordon bleu casserole that’s quick and easy. It’s the perfect meal solution for your family on busy evenings.
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Easy Fall Keto Chicken Casserole
With the busy school year starting, it’s time to get out those quick and easy dinner recipes. I came up with a low carb chicken cordon bleu casserole using convenient ingredients from Tyson Foods!
It took me less than thirty minutes to bake and prepare this delicious casserole that looks and tastes like a gourmet meal.
This meal prep chicken recipe is perfect to make for your family as the summer winds down and school activities begin to take over. This is a very easy recipe to throw together without having to think much about it.
If you are a really busy parent – or even a busy adult with jobs and other responsibilities – this meal is exactly what you need. There isn’t a lot of measuring or food prep necessary.
I found some shortcuts that sped up my time with food prep. I just know you are going to love them too!
What Is Cordon Bleu?
Traditionally, cordon blue is chicken wrapped around cheese or with a cheese filling. Then, it’s breaded and fried.
I took the classic flavors of cordon bleu – chicken, ham, and swiss – and combined them into an easy casserole that will feed your entire family. I even incorporated the “fried” part of the traditional dish by using pork rinds.
You are going to love this low-carb recipe!
Ingredients Used In This Cordon Bleu Casserole
To cut prep time, I used one package of Hillshire Farm® Farm Classics® Black Forest Ham Lunchmeat along with one bag of Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Pulled Chicken. I bought both products at a local Walmart Supercenter.
The ham was located in the open refrigerated section with all the other lunchmeat products. The chicken was with the other frozen chicken products in an upright freezer. I love that the meat is precooked which saves time in the kitchen when making this low carb chicken cordon bleu casserole.
Please note: Make sure to check out the recipe card below to find out what else I used in my casserole and how I kept it low-carb!
Quick Tips:
- The swiss cheese will be chopped, but you can use shredded if you have it.
- Make sure you cut the chicken breast into strips or use the pre-cooked meat.
- Add some plain crushed pork rinds over the top as this gives it the crunchy topping.
Frequently Asked Questions About Keto Cordon Bleu Casserole
Before I share the entire recipe card, there are some questions I want to answer.
How Long Does This Casserole Take To Prep?
The prep time for this easy low carb meal should take you less than five minutes. You’ll just need to combine all the ingredients into a mixing bowl.
For this recipe, I mixed cream cheese with mayonnaise and heavy cream first. Then, I added in some spices and parmesan cheese. Next, I stirred in ham, swiss cheese, frozen chicken, and chicken broth.
It’s that simple.
What Sized Casserole Dish Do I Need?
Once everything was well blended, I just spread it out into a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Honestly, you can probably use any size of dish that you have in your cabinets.
Since the meat is already pre-cooked, you are basically heating it up so the cheeses all melt together. This will work no matter what size of dish you use.
What Is A Keto-Friendly Way To Add A Crunchy Topping For Casseroles?
I opted to top off the casserole with crushed pork rinds. You could use seasoned pork rinds if you already have some made. I find that storing crushed pork rinds in the freezer is not only convenient, but it also eliminates a lot of the pork taste.
There’s a great recipe for seasoned low carb breadcrumbs made with pork rinds here.
How Long Does This Keto Casserole Take To Cook?
Since the meat is precooked, it should only take 20-25 minutes for the chicken cordon bleu casserole to heat fully and begin to brown. With less than 30 minutes from start to finish, you won’t be stressing to feed your family during the busy back to school season.
Is This A Good Meal For Picky Eaters?
My husband loves both ham and chicken. He’s a picky eater and hard to please. But, he was willing to give this low carb chicken cordon bleu casserole a try. I knew he would love it and he did eat it up without complaining.
Since this was a meal that my husband really enjoyed, I’ll be making it often. I have a hard time finding things that he likes to eat other than plain meats, pizza, and burgers. He’s not a low carb eater so when I find a dish low in carbs that he eats, I make it a regular.
My kids are pretty picky too. However, they were also won over by this low carb chicken cordon bleu casserole. The three year old loved all the cheese!
Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Recipe
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I would also like to share that you get a lot of servings from this casserole and it’s packed with protein so a little goes a long way. It’s a nice dish to take with you for a potluck gathering.
The leftovers also make wonderful quick meals later on in the week. I rarely buy lunch at work so I always try to make a dish that will have plenty of leftovers for the workweek.
If you love this recipe, you may want to give my low-carb chicken pot pie a try too.
Other Recipes To Love
I hope you enjoyed this family-friendly low-carb casserole. If you want more recipes that will feed your entire family, check out these favorites:
- Low Carb Hamburger Cabbage Casserole is bursting with the flavors of the rich tomato sauce and tender cabbage.
- Keto Philly Cheesestake Casserole is perfect for anyone that loves that classic sandwich from PA.
- Low Carb Mexican Beef Casserole is a fun way to shake things up on Taco Tuesday.
- Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a crowd-pleaser! Everyone loves the classic ranch flavor.
- Leftover Corned Beef Casserole With Cabbage tastes unlike anything else in this list – it’s delightful!
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Keto Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- dash fresh ground pepper
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese chopped
- 1 package Hillshire Farm® Farm Classics® Lunchmeats Black Forest ham chopped, 16 ounces
- 1 bag Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Chicken frozen pulled chicken 20 ounces
- ½ cup chicken bone broth optional (see notes)
- ½ cup crushed pork rinds optional
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, heavy cream and cream cheese until well combined.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Add in the Swiss cheese , ham, chicken, and chicken broth.
- Spread mixture out into a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Top with crushed pork rinds if desired.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until top begins to brown.
Notes
- The swiss cheese will be chopped, but you can use shredded if you have it.
- Make sure you cut the chicken breast into strips or use the pre-cooked meat.
- Add some plain crushed pork rinds over the top as this gives it the crunchy topping.
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First Published: August 29, 2016… Last Updated: October 21, 2020, with additional recipe information.
Maria Ochoa
This was delicious! I only added half the liquid!
Trey Medeiros
Mine was delish a little soupy tho.
Alicia
You made this and didn’t tell me??? Bad brother!! 😉
Beth
This was so easy and absolutely delicious!! Even my son and husband loved it. I will be making this more often!!
Dawn
Family loved this! Easy an tastes awesome!
Janet K Curfman
I’ve been seeing this recipe on my FB feed so I decided to try it. It was a HUGE HIT!! I was worried that the swiss cheese would be overpowering but it wasn’t at all. Definitely on the monthly menu going forward. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa MarcAurele
So happy the casserole recipe worked out for you!
Shastah
Wow! This is amazing! I didn’t use the chicken broth or the pork rinds. Will definitely be making again!
DEBRA A ESPOSITO
I don’t like pork rinds so I use crushed cheddar cheese crisps instead. Works great!
Jake
love the idea Deb, thanks!
Lmay
Does the Tyson chicken need to be thawed before you put it in?
Lisa MarcAurele
The chicken is used frozen.
Kristal
This was delicious, but I found it quite dry when mixing it all up, so I did add the half cup of liquid and it turned out perfect.
Patricia
Was wondering if u can I use raw chicken verse pre cooked chicken or does the meat need to be pre cooked looking to make this week for first time
Lisa MarcAurele
You’d likely need to bake it longer if using raw meat. Since the ham is already cooked, I like to use pre-cooked chicken. But technically, you can use raw just be sure it’s fully cooked before removing from oven.
Yvonne
I use raw chicken too but I cube it and pan fry it. This is the reason I use thighs so it doesn’t dry out. Very tasty recipe. Making it tonight!
kay
The whole family loved it! next time I will add a veg maybe broccoli. thanks for the recipe
Santjie
This is amazing. Might not put the chicken stock on next time as it is a bit watery. I also substitute the ham for bacon and used chicken breast.
Kimber
This is my favorite keto chicken cordon Bleu recipe. I double the recipe, carefully add only some of the broth (I chop, season and cook my chicken and use the broth from that). I also add just a bit of brown mustard (maybe a teaspoon) heat through then layer baby swiss on top and return to oven till melted & bubbly. SOOOOOOOOOO yummy!!! Thank you 😊
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for sharing your tips! I always double the recipe when making for company. I do think it works best using less broth.
Elizabeth
I see that the recipe makes 10 servings in a regular 9×13 pan. The pieces must not be very big then. Is that correct?
Lisa MarcAurele
We find its just right for a serving, but the size can be adjusted as needed with nutrition data modified accordingly.
Bon Albers
Has anyone that has Celiac tried this recipe? It looks great, but not sure about the meats being gluten free? I love your recipes!
Lisa MarcAurele
Any meat can be used in the recipe so you can look for one stating gluten-free if needed.
Elizabeth
This looks so good. Since I have to be so frugal and not purchase convenience meats, I always have cooked chicken in the freezer in 2 Cup portions for casseroles, etc. Would you estimate that the amount of meat you called for would be about 2 cups cubed chicken?
That’s the common amount in all my low-carb recipes, it seems.
Lisa MarcAurele
The amount of cooked chicken is very flexible. I’d say 2 cups would work fine.
Allison
If I choose to use chicken breasts, how many would you say this recipe takes? 2?
Lisa MarcAurele
I’d say about 3 or 4 large ones.
Nikki
What other cheeses can be used? I hate Swiss but I need it kid friendly.
Lisa MarcAurele
Mozzarella, monterey jack, or colby jack are good alternatives.
Cora
This is amazing! Made as written without the broth.
TERESA WEYER
I make this weekly. Everyone in my family eats it!
sue fox
this looks so yummy
Yvette Mitchell
I also used rotisserie chicken the breast part.