Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
A comforting, slow cooker version of the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu, featuring tender chicken breasts layered with ham and Swiss cheese, smothered in a creamy chicken soup sauce, and topped with buttery stuffing. This recipe is perfect for an easy, hands-off dinner that yields moist and flavorful results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Layers
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Sauce
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Topping
- 1 box chicken stuffing mix (like Stove Top, 6 oz)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, dried oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. This creamy base will infuse the chicken with moisture and flavor.
- Layer Chicken and Ham: Pour half of the soup mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker, spreading evenly. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly over the sauce. Next, top each chicken breast with one slice of deli ham followed by a slice of Swiss cheese, layering for the classic cordon bleu taste.
- Add Remaining Sauce: Pour the remaining half of the soup mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ham, and cheese layers to cover and keep everything moist during cooking.
- Top with Stuffing: Evenly sprinkle the dry chicken stuffing mix over the top of the sauce layer. Drizzle the melted butter over the stuffing to help it brown slightly and add richness while cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on the low setting for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat and moisture.
- Serve: Carefully serve the chicken cordon bleu hot by spooning the creamy sauce and buttery stuffing from the slow cooker over each portion. Enjoy this easy comfort food meal!
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety and best texture.
- Do not open the slow cooker lid frequently during cooking as it releases heat and increases cooking time.
- You can substitute ham with turkey slices if preferred.
- For a crispier stuffing topping, switch to high for the last 10-15 minutes if your slow cooker allows.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days and reheat gently to avoid drying out the chicken.
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Slow Cooker Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Creamy Chicken, Chicken and Ham Recipe
