Description
This hearty casserole combines the flavors of chicken cordon bleu with creamy pasta, Swiss cheese, and a crispy breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (about 450g) cavatappi pasta
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups (480ml) half & half
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (e.g., Lowry’s brand)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups (about 340g) Swiss cheese, shredded
- 2 cups (about 300g) rotisserie chicken, diced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (about 45g) plain panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (about 25g) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook the cavatappi pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions, about 7 to 8 minutes, until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, half & half, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, seasoned salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shredded Swiss cheese, diced rotisserie chicken, and cooked cavatappi pasta to the bowl. Stir to fully incorporate all ingredients.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using a rotisserie chicken seasoned with herbs.
- To make the dish lighter, substitute the half & half with a lower-fat milk option.
- Ensure the casserole is fully cooked and the top is golden before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg