Description
A creamy and cheesy casserole that combines tender chicken, ham, and gooey cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or elbow macaroni)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, diced ham, and cooked pasta in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the shredded cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter. Pour the mixture into the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter in a separate bowl until the crumbs are well-coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly with a golden brown top.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider adding veggies like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition. For healthier alternatives, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and whole wheat pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg