Fabulous Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the creamy sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until a smooth, light brown roux forms. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually whisk in the milk and half-and-half, ensuring no lumps form. Add the salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from heat and stir in the white wine, shredded Swiss cheese, cubed chicken, and diced ham. Mix until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the cooked egg noodles and the chicken mixture. Stir gently to coat the noodles evenly. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the topping: In a food processor, pulse the garlic butter croutons and Parmesan cheese until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse a few more times to combine. Sprinkle the crouton mixture evenly over the casserole. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. (40 minutes)