Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked cubed chicken
• 3 cups cooked cubed ham
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 1/2-1 3/4 cups milk (depending on desired thickness)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley
• 2 cups shredded swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray/grease a 3-qt casserole dish.

2. 2

   Place cubed chicken and cubed ham in a large bowl; set aside.

3. 3

   In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt butter. Add in onion, celery and mushrooms and sautee 5-6 minutes or until soft.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together milk and flour until smooth; pour into saucepan. Add in salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley; stir well and heat through.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in shredded cheese. Stir often until cheese is melted.

6. 6

   Pour sauce mixture over chicken/ham mixture and toss to coat. Pour into prepared casserole dish; press down so all meat is covered with sauce. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top.

7. 7

   Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and just beginning to brown.

8. 8

   Serve over hot cooked noodles or rice, if desired.