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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This creamy and hearty casserole is great for a busy weeknight dinner.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Kid-Friendly, Pasta
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Chef Nichole

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese fat-free
  • 2 cups swiss cheese fat-free, shredded
  • 1 cup blue cheese crumbles fat-free
  • 4 cups whole-wheat elbow macaroni cooked
  • 4 cups chicken cooked (leftovers work great!), diced or shredded
  • 1 cup ham nitrate free, cooked and diced small
  • 1/2 cup turkey bacon cooked and diced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepot, heat the olive oil. Once hot add the onion and garlic. Cook just until the onion begins to soften. Add the flour and stir constantly until the flour has absorbed all the oil and has begun to lightly brown. Pour in the milk and chicken broth. Whisk quickly and constantly until no lumps of flour remain. Stir in the salt, pepper, and ricotta cheese and continue to stir. Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Stir constantly until sauce has thickened.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the Swiss cheese, blue cheese, macaroni, chicken, ham, and bacon. Toss to combine. Pour the sauce into the mixture and stir until all ingredients are coated in the sauce.
  • Pour into the prepared casserole dish and top with remaining Swiss cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and brown on top!
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle the top with parsley. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 782mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13