Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu (Print Version)

Tender chicken layered with ham, Swiss cheese, and creamy sauce cooked slowly for rich, comforting flavors.

# Ingredients:

Protein

01 - 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 ounces each

Dairy & Sauce

02 - 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
03 - 1 cup 2% milk
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
06 - 1 cup butter, cut into thin slices

Meat

07 - 3/4 pound sliced deli ham, chopped

Other

08 - 1 package (6 ounces) reduced-sodium stuffing mix
09 - Chopped fresh parsley, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Place the chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
02 - Layer chopped ham over the chicken, then evenly distribute shredded Swiss cheese on top of the ham.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together condensed cream of chicken soup, 2% milk, and ground black pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
04 - Sprinkle reduced-sodium stuffing mix evenly over the sauce layer. Arrange butter slices atop the stuffing for even coverage.
05 - Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
06 - If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Using reduced-sodium stuffing mix helps control the overall salt content.