Description
A creamy and cheesy pasta bake featuring chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese, inspired by Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, ham, condensed soup, and milk. Stir until well combined.
- Stir in the Swiss cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the pasta mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for a subtle flavor enhancement.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake, creamy pasta, cheesy pasta, chicken casserole, ham and cheese pasta, comfort food