This deliciously tender Chicken Ham and Swiss Cheese Bake is one of our favorite special occasion dishes. In it, seasoned chicken breasts are stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese and then smothered with a simple sauce. Serve this flavorful chicken it over noodles or on it’s own with your favorite side dishes for dinner.

Easy Chicken Ham and Swiss Cheese Bake Recipe

If you’re a fan of chicken cordon bleu you’ll love the flavor of this chicken. How to make Chicken Ham and Swiss Cheese Bake: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Prepare Dish – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Ham and Cheese – Take two pieces of ham and one piece of cheese. Roll the cheese between the two pieces of ham. Set aside.
• Chicken – Slice through the middle of the chicken breasts and butterfly each piece of chicken being careful not to cut all the way through. Season each side with paprika, salt and black pepper to your taste.
• Assemble – Tuck one ham and swiss roll-up into each chicken piece and folding chicken over to secure.
• Transfer to Dish – Place into the prepared baking dish with the ham-cheese side down. As the chicken cooks, and becomes firmer, the ham roll-up will naturally be held in place.
• Sauce – In a small mixing bowl whisk together the cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, tarragon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken, and sprinkle with grated Swiss cheese.
• In a small bowl toss the cracker crumbs with melted butter, then sprinkle on top. Dust with paprika.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the juices run clear. Chicken should be fork tender.
• Serve over cooked egg noodles.

How to Make the BEST Chicken Ham and Swiss Cheese Bake

• Ingredients you’ll need to make Chicken Ham and Swiss Cheese Bake: Boneless skinless chicken breasts, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, paprika, garlic salt, black pepper.
• To Make the Sauce: One pint light whipping cream, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, dry tarragon, pepper, salt, onion powder.
• Topping: Shredded Swiss cheese, crushed Swiss cheese crackers and butter.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: 13×9 inch baking dish, sharp knife and cutting board, whisk, medium bowl, cheese grater, measuring cups and spoons.
• Place the chicken breasts into the dish seam side down. As the chicken cooks and becomes firmer, the ham roll-up will naturally be held in place.
• Store Chicken Ham and Swiss Cheese Bake chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat gently in single servings in the microwave.

More Easy Chicken Recipes to Make

• Chicken and Rice Casserole is an oldie but goodie.
• Crockpot Chicken and Dressing Casserole simmers in your slow cooker while you go about your day.
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Noodle Casserole is packed with flavor.
• Chicken and Smoked Sausage Cassoulet is hearty and filling.
• Mexican Salsa Chicken and Rice Casserole topped with your favorite taco fixings.
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Casserole is a triple threat flavor combination.
• Creamy Chicken and Asparagus from Gimme Delicious.

 

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Helpful Kitchen Items: 

• 13 x 9 inch Dish
• Cheese Grater
• Spatula
• Chopping Board and Knives