Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

• 4 cups cooked cubed chicken
• 3 cups cooked cubed ham
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups milk (depending on desired thickness)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley
• 2 cups shredded swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs

1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray/grease a 3-qt casserole dish.
2. Place cubed chicken and cubed ham in a large bowl; set aside.
3. In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt butter. Add in onion, celery and mushrooms and sautee 5-6 minutes or until soft.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together milk and flour until smooth; pour into saucepan. Add in salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley; stir well and heat through.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in shredded cheese. Stir often until cheese is melted.
6. Pour sauce mixture over chicken/ham mixture and toss to coat. Pour into prepared casserole dish; press down so all meat is covered with sauce. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top.
7. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and just beginning to brown.
8. Serve over hot cooked noodles or rice, if desired.

chicken, ham, butter, onion, celery, mushrooms, milk, flour, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, swiss cheese, soft breadcrumbs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-cordon-bleu-casserole-142958 (may not work)