Creamy Chicken Ham Pasta Bake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 8 oz. penne pasta, uncooked
02 - 2 cups broccoli, cut into small pieces

→ Sauce

03 - ½ cup butter, melted
04 - 20 oz. cream of mushroom soup
05 - 2 cups sour cream
06 - ½ cup chicken broth
07 - 1 tbsp dijon mustard (coarse mustard with seeds)
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - 1 tsp garlic powder
10 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Mix-ins

11 - 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
12 - 2 cups ham, cooked and cut into small cubes
13 - 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

# Instructions:

01 - Cook penne pasta according to package instructions, until al dente. Add chopped broccoli florets to the boiling pasta water in the last 3 to 4 minutes. Drain pasta and broccoli in a colander and set aside.
02 - Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13" casserole dish with non stick spray and set aside.
03 - Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine melted butter, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken broth, dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and combined.
04 - Add in the cooked chicken, ham, cooked pasta and broccoli. Stir until combined, then fold in the Swiss cheese. Pour creamy pasta mixture into prepared casserole dish.
05 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly in center. Enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - Can substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom
02 - Can be frozen for up to 3 months before baking
03 - Defrost completely before baking if frozen