Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu for Effortless Gourmet Nights

This Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu combines chicken, ham, and cheese for an effortlessly gourmet dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken Layer

4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste

For the Ham & Cheese Layer

8 oz Thinly sliced ham Turkey ham is a lighter option
8 oz Swiss cheese Gruyère is a great alternative

For the Cream Sauce

10.5 oz Cream of chicken soup Low-fat option available
1/2 cup Milk Almond milk can be substituted

For Garnishing

2 tablespoons Freshly chopped parsley Adds color and freshness
1 teaspoon Paprika For garnish and flavor

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Preparation Steps

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Layer the thinly sliced ham evenly over the chicken.
Sprinkle Swiss cheese on top of the ham to melt during cooking.
In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup and milk until smooth.
Gently pour the cream sauce mixture over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-7 hours.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a dash of paprika before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use quality cheese for best melting results. Prepare layers ahead for convenience. Leftovers can be used creatively in sandwiches or salads.

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