Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole

Filled with pasta, chicken, ham, a creamy sauce, and melted Swiss cheese, this Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole will be your family’s new favorite dish!

Ingredients:
For the casserole:
1 bag wide egg noodles 16 oz.
3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 cups cooked ham, chopped
3 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
For the sauce:
½ cup butter (8 tablespoons)
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
6 cloves garlic minced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 packages Cream Cheese 8 oz. each
For garnish: 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly, whisk in milk. Add garlic and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high, whisking often, until the mixture is thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Carefully add the cream cheese and stir until smooth. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, chicken, ham, and half of the Swiss cheese. Pour the sauce over the top and mix until well combined. Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top evenly with remaining Swiss cheese.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the casserole is hot throughout and the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the casserole before serving, if desired.

Notes:
– This is a great way to use leftover ham! If you don’t have any, just select a pre cooked ham or ham steak at the store. You can even use ham from the deli counter – just ask them to give you a hunk, not slices.
– Save chicken the next time you buy a rotisserie for this meal!

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