Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole

This pasta casserole is a delicious take on the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu. It has soft chicken, savory ham, and Swiss cheese in a creamy sauce, and it's baked to perfection with a crunchy breadcrumb topping.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz penne pasta
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat

Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute until smooth

Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened

Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, parsley, and oregano

Remove from heat and stir in shredded Swiss and Gruyere cheeses until melted

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced chicken, diced ham, and cheese sauce

Mix well to combine

Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish

In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese

Sprinkle evenly over the pasta mixture

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly

Serve hot and enjoy!