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Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe with Ham and Swiss

Slow cooker chicken cordon bleu is an easy, comforting dinner that brings together tender chicken, savory ham, melty Swiss cheese, and a rich creamy sauce. It’s an ideal weeknight meal because the slow cooker does most of the work, and the recipe uses just a few shortcut ingredients for a classic flavor with minimal fuss.

stuffing topped layered chicken cordon bleu in the black bowl of a slow cooker

Traditional chicken cordon bleu is made by rolling thin chicken breasts around Swiss cheese and ham, then breading and frying them before serving with a cream sauce. That classic approach tastes wonderful but can be time-consuming. This slow cooker adaptation captures the same flavors without breading, frying, or standing over the stove—perfect for busy evenings when you want a satisfying, homemade dinner.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 4 hours (high) • Servings: 4

Ingredients

To make this slow cooker chicken cordon bleu, gather:

  • Condensed soups – Two 10.5 oz cans. The recipe uses one can cream of celery and one can cream of chicken, but you can swap in cream of mushroom or cream of broccoli if preferred.
  • Milk – 1/2 cup. Whole milk gives a richer sauce, but use what you have.
  • Salt and pepper – To taste. Be conservative: the soup, ham, and stuffing already contain salt.
  • Chicken breasts – 4 boneless, skinless, trimmed of fat.
  • Deli ham – About 8 slices.
  • Swiss cheese – About 8 slices.
  • Stuffing mix – One 6 oz box of boxed chicken stuffing mix.
  • Butter – 1/2 cup, melted.

a wooden spatula holding up a piece of slow cooker chicken cordon bleu

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu

This slow cooker chicken cordon bleu is straightforward and forgiving. Follow these steps for a tender, saucy result:

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together both cans of condensed soup, the milk, and salt and pepper until smooth and evenly combined.
  2. Spoon a little of the soup mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker and spread it to just cover the base. This helps prevent the chicken from sticking and starts the sauce layer.
  3. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker. Top each breast with a layer of sliced deli ham and then a slice or two of Swiss cheese so the ham and cheese make a flavorful layer over the chicken.
  4. Pour the remaining soup mixture evenly over the layered chicken, ham, and cheese.
  5. Sprinkle the stuffing mix evenly over the top of the soup layer, forming a final layer that will absorb some sauce and add a pleasant texture.
  6. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the stuffing to help it brown slightly and become rich as it cooks.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  8. Serve warm, spooning sauce and stuffing over each portion. Enjoy with a simple vegetable or rolls if desired.

slow cooker chicken cordon bleu next to mashed potatoes and canned green beans on a white plate

Storage and Reheating

Allow leftovers to cool slightly, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The sauce and stuffing will thicken as they chill; loosen the sauce with a splash of milk when reheating. Reheat gently in the slow cooker, oven, or microwave until warmed through.

slow cooker chicken cordon bleu next to mashed potatoes and canned green beans on a white plate

Tips and Variations

  • Use low-sodium canned soups and reduce added salt if you’re watching sodium—the ham, stuffing, and condensed soups already contain salt.
  • If the sauce gets too thick after chilling, stir in a little milk to reach the desired consistency.
  • Swap the Swiss cheese for Gruyère or another melting cheese if you prefer a different flavor profile; adjust quantities to taste.
  • For a lighter version, use reduced-fat soups and lower-fat milk, but expect the sauce to be slightly thinner.
  • You don’t need a heavy side since the stuffing layer is included, but steamed vegetables, a green salad, or warm rolls pair nicely and help soak up the sauce.

slow cooker chicken cordon bleu next to mashed potatoes and canned green beans on a white plate

Other Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe Ideas

If you enjoy this slow cooker chicken cordon bleu, you might also like similarly simple slow cooker chicken dishes such as:

  • Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti
  • Creamy Angel Chicken (slow cooker)
  • Garlic Parmesan Chicken Sandwiches (slow cooker)
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Pasta
  • Sour Cream & Onion Chicken (slow cooker)
  • Crock-Pot Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

Nutrition Snapshot

Per serving (approximate): Calories 905 kcal; Carbohydrates 45 g; Protein 54 g; Fat 56 g; Saturated Fat 28 g; Sodium 2557 mg. These values are estimates based on the ingredients listed and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Final Notes

This slow cooker chicken cordon bleu gives you the familiar, comforting taste of the classic dish with far less hands-on time. It’s a great make-ahead dinner that feeds a family or provides easy leftovers for a few meals. If you try it, feel free to leave a comment about how it turned out and any tweaks you made—feedback from home cooks helps refine recipes for everyone.