Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni noodles
  • 2 large boneless skinned chicken breasts cut in small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 lb sliced sweet deli ham cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/3 lb sliced deli Swiss cheese cut into bite size pieces.
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 cups well seasoned bread croutons

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook rigatoni according to box instructions and drain well. .
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned and no longer pink inside; approximately 6-8 minutes depending on the size of the cubed chicken. In same skillet melt butter over low heat, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Mixture should be smooth and bubbling. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Add oregano, basil and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for ten minutes; whisking a few times.
  • Lightly spray small rectangular casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Combine pasta, creamy milk mixture, chicken, ham and Swiss in the casserole dish. Salt & pepper to taste.
  • Pulse croutons in food processor or smash in Ziploc bag. Sprinkle over the top, Bake casserole for 25-30 minutes. Turn broiler on the last minute of cooking to lightly brown the top. Stay close by broilers are unpredictable.