🍴 Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole 🧀

Satisfy your family's cravings with a comforting classic, perfect for any weeknight dinner!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 2 cups of rotisserie chicken, diced
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon of season salt (I use Lowry's brand)
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- 2 10.5-ounce cans of cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups of half & half
- 3 cups of Swiss cheese, shredded
- ½ cup of plain panko bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Boil a large pot of water and cook the cavatappi pasta according to the package instructions, usually for 7 to 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain well.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, half & half, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, season salt, and black pepper.
4. Stir in the shredded Swiss cheese, diced rotisserie chicken, and the cooked pasta until everything is evenly mixed.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
6. In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, panko bread crumbs, and grated parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 766 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 44g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute whole wheat pasta and low-fat cheese.
- Add a dash of paprika or cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb topping for an extra kick.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and make for an easy reheat meal.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 6 servings

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