Simplified Chicken Cordon Bleu

This is super easy to put together and oh, so delicious.  Everything you love about chicken cordon bleu, but easier and faster. YUM!  Enjoy!
Ingredients:
-1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
-2 garlic cloves, minced
-2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into chunks
-8 oz diced ham
-10 oz small pasta (garden rotini, small shells, etc.)
-3 cups water
-1 tsp garlic powder
-1/2 tsp onion powder
-1/2 tsp dry mustard
-1/2 tsp salt
-1/4 tsp pepper
-8 oz shredded Swiss cheese
-1 Tbs salted butter, melted
-1/4 cup Italian style bread crumbs
Directions:
Heat oil in large skillet or wok.  Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.  Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, for 2-3 minutes.  Add the ham, pasta, water, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, salt and pepper.  Mix very well and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until all melted.
Preheat broiler to high.
Combine the melted butter with the breadcrumbs and sprinkle on top of pasta mixture.  Broil for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Scoop onto plates and enjoy!

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