chicken cordon bleu casserole

Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) uncooked rigatoni noodles; 2 - large boneless skinned chicken breasts cut in small cubes; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; 2 cup(s) milk; 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/3 pound(s) sliced sweet deli ham cut into bite size pieces; 1/3 pound(s) sliced deli swiss cheese cut into bite size pieces.; 2 cup(s) well seasoned bread croutons; - salt and pepper to taste

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Oct 15, 2018

This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole combines tender chicken, sweet ham, Swiss cheese, rigatoni pasta and a perfect blend of spices in a cream sauce.

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This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole combines tender chicken, sweet ham, Swiss cheese and rigatoni pasta.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked rigatoni noodles
2 - large boneless skinned chicken breasts cut in small cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 pound sliced sweet deli ham cut into bite size pieces
1/3 pound sliced deli swiss cheese cut into bite size pieces.
2 cups well seasoned bread croutons
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make chicken cordon bleu casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Cook rigatoni according to box instructions and drain well.
Step 3

Heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned and no longer pink inside; approximately 6-8 minutes depending on the size of the cubed chicken. In same skillet melt butter over low heat, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Mixture should be smooth and bubbling. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Add oregano, basil and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for ten minutes; whisking a few times.
Step 4

Lightly spray small rectangular casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Combine pasta, creamy milk mixture, chicken, ham and Swiss in the casserole dish. Salt & pepper to taste.
Step 5

Pulse croutons in food processor or smash in Ziploc bag. Sprinkle over the top, Bake casserole for 25-30 minutes. Turn broiler on the last minute of cooking to lightly brown the top. Stay close by broilers are unpredictable.
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