Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Ingredients:
For the casserole:
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (about 2 large chicken breasts) πŸ—
1 Β½ cups diced chicken ham πŸ₯“
1 Β½ cups shredded Swiss cheese πŸ§€
2 cups cooked pasta (like penne or rotini) 🍝
For the sauce:
2 tablespoons butter 🧈
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 🌾
1 Β½ cups milk πŸ₯›
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 🌿
Β½ teaspoon garlic powder πŸ§„
¼ teaspoon onion powder 🌰
Salt and pepper to taste πŸ§‚
For the topping:
1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers 🌾
2 tablespoons melted butter 🧈
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional) 🌿
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). πŸ”₯
2️⃣ Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside. 🍝
3️⃣ Make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Add the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. πŸ₯„πŸ₯›
4️⃣ Assemble the casserole: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced chicken ham, shredded Swiss cheese, and cooked pasta. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. πŸ—πŸ§€πŸ₯“
5️⃣ Transfer to baking dish: Spread the chicken mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly. πŸ₯˜
6️⃣ Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers) with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. 🌾🧈
7️⃣ Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. ⏳πŸ”₯
8️⃣ Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, then serve hot. Enjoy! 🌿🍽️
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: Approximately 450 Kcal per serving | Servings: 6

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