Chicken and Ham Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Chicken and Ham Pasta Bake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 8 ounces mini farfalle pasta, alternatively use bow ties or similar pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 pound chicken breasts, or chicken tenders, cut into small pieces; 4 to 6 ounces ham, diced; 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning, or seasoned salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk, or a mix of milk and chicken broth; 1 (15-ounce) can artichokes, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

A hearty chicken and pasta casserole gains extra flavor from ham and a blend of cheeses, offering a satisfying family meal.

⭐ 4.4 (12 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 40 minTotal: 80 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish.
Cook and drain pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet with olive oil, sauté onion and celery until tender. Add chicken, diced ham, and Creole seasoning, cooking until the chicken is done; set aside.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan, then stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring until the mixture thickens.
Stir in artichokes, half of the Parmesan, 1 1/2 cups cheddar, parsley (if desired), and season with salt and pepper. Combine this mixture with the chicken and ham, then fold in the cooked pasta.
Spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish, then top with the remaining Parmesan and cheddar cheeses.
Combine breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 635 kcal

Carbohydrate: 31 g

Cholesterol: 145 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 47 g

Saturated Fat: 19 g

Sodium: 1226 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 36 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g