Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Chicken cordon bleu pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that's a fun twist on the classic. It combines savory ham, tender chicken, melty cheese, and delicious seasonings. Easy to make and sure to please!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, about 1-2 breasts cut into ½-inch pieces
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces diced or cubed ham
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup minced onion, about ½ medium onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, about 2 cloves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Cut the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and ham to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-8 minutes. Remove the chicken and ham from the pot and set aside. While the chicken cooks, cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Returning to the same pot, add the butter and onion and cook until the onion is tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Whisk the flour into the butter and onion mixture, creating a paste.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and half and half. When the liquid is well incorporated and has created a sauce, add the mustard, thyme, parsley, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken, ham, and cooked pasta into the pot with the sauce. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
- Remove the pot from heat, and stir in the cheese until well incorporated and melted. Serve fresh!
Nutrition
Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1009mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 734IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 441mg | Iron: 2mg
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