Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu

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This Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu is an easy dinner that is full of cheesy goodness. Layers of chicken, ham, cheese, and stuffing turn this tasty meal into a family favorite without a lot of effort in the kitchen.

fork full of chicken cordon bleu on a plate with mashed potatoes and green beans

We love to use the slow cooker for dinners on busy days when we are balancing work and family needs. This dish is a great way to make sure everyone gets a filling meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

So, gather your family around the table and get ready to enjoy this slow cooker twist on a comfort food classic on a busy night.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🛒Ingredients
🔪 How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu
📝Variations
🥄 Equipment
🥫 Storage
💭 Tips
⁉️ FAQ
🍽 More Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
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spoonful of chicken cordon bleu held in the air above a slow cooker

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s incredibly easy to prepare which means that it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
A delicious cheesy flavor that even the picky eaters will enjoy.
A comforting meal for the whole family that is filling and comforting.

🛒Ingredients

bowls of raw chicken breasts, diced ham, diced cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and dry stuffing mixing

You will need a few simple ingredients to make this slow cooker recipe. Gather these ingredients at your local grocery store and get ready to enjoy this simple dinner with your entire family.

boneless skinless chicken breasts
diced ham
swiss cheese
cream of chicken soup
sour cream
stuffing mix
water

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu

Making this delicious slow cooker chicken recipe is so simple. Just follow these steps below or in the recipe card at the bottom of the post to enjoy this delicious meal with your family.

chicken breasts, diced ham and diced cheese in a slow cooker

Step 1: Add the chicken, ham, and cheese to the slow cooker

In your slow cooker add your chicken breasts. And then top with the ham and cheese.

raw chicken breasts topped with cream of chicken soup in a slow cooker

Step 2: Make the sauce

Mix together the cream of chicken soup and sour cream. And, then spread that all over the top of the chicken, ham, and cheese.

raw chicken breasts topped with sauce and stuffing in a slow cooker

Step 3: Top with stuffing

Sprinkle the stuffing mix over the sauce mixture. And then, drizzle the water over the stuffing mix.

finished slow cooker chicken cordon bleu casserole in the slow cooker

Step 4: Cook until the chicken is tender

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

Vegetables – If you want to beef this casserole up a little bit you can add some mushrooms and onions to your casserole.
Cheese – If you are not a fan of swiss cheese, you can use your favorite type of cheese like Monterey jack or even pepper jack for a little bit of heat.
Soup – Not a fan of cream of chicken soup? Switch it out for cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.

If you love chicken cordon bleu then next time you may want to give this Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta a try.

plate with chicken cordon bleu casserole on top of a bed of mashed potatoes with a side of fresh green beans

🥄 Equipment

You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this easy recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this slow cooker chicken recipe with your whole family.

6 quart or larger slow cooker
medium bowl
measuring cup

🥫 Storage

Storage – Leftover chicken should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and is safe to eat for 2-3 days.

Reheating – When you are ready to reheat your leftovers, place them in a covered baking dish and heat in the oven at 350F for 10-15 minutes.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips that you can use to make sure that this slow cooker casserole turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.

Feel free to use whatever flavor of stuffing that you have on hand or that your family enjoys.
You can use deli ham, diced ham, or even leftover ham from the holidays.
If you want a crispier topping, then remove the lid of your slow cooker during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
If the casserole seems a little dry when you are reheating add a little water or chicken broth while you are reheating for additional liquid.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Is it OK to put raw chicken in slow cooker?

Yes, you can put raw chicken in the slow cooker. Just be sure to cook it until it reaches 165 degrees f internally.

Do I need to brown of the chicken before it goes in the slow cooker?

No, you don’t need to worry about browning the chicken before you add it to the slow cooker.

Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in crockpot?

I prefer to cook chicken on low, it helps prevent the chicken from being tough.

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