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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

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This easy chicken cordon bleu casserole is loaded with all the classic flavors but in casserole form! It can be prepped in advance which makes it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz. rotini pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 32 ounces half and half
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 8 ounces shredded Swiss cheese, divided
  • 4 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1.5 cups diced ham
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, just until al dente.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, add butter to the large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about a minute.
  4. Whisk in half and half, Dijon mustard, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes until it thickens. Don’t let it come to a simmer or boil.
  5. Stir in half the Swiss cheese and all the Parmesan cheese until melted.
  6. Add cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and most of the ham (reserve some for topping). Toss to coat everything evenly. Cook until everything is warmed through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Transfer to an oven-safe dish like this 9×13 white baking dish or this enameled cast iron pan and top pasta with remaining Swiss cheese and the remaining ham. Cover and bake for about 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the pasta is warmed through.
  8. Top with crushed Ritz crackers and broil for 1-2 minutes or until the crackers start to turn golden brown. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
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Notes

    • Don’t Overcook the Pasta: Cook it just until al dente as it will continue cooking in the oven.
    • Use Freshly Grated Cheese: It melts more smoothly into the sauce than pre-shredded cheese.
    • Customize the Protein: Swap the chicken and ham for turkey or a vegetarian alternative like mushrooms.
    • Keep the Crackers Crispy: Add the topping just before broiling to prevent it from becoming soggy.

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