Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic dish loved for its combination of tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey cheese. But what if we told you that you could enjoy all those flavors in a comforting pasta dish? Yes, you read that right! This Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta brings together all the delicious elements of the traditional dish in a quick and easy-to-make pasta form. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pasta (penne, shells or farfalle)
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed or shredded
- 2 cups ham, cubed
- 3 cup of Swiss cheese, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons dried mince onions
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- smoked paprika
How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Step 1: Prepare the Pasta – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
Step 2: Make the Sauce – In a medium sized sauce pan add softened cream cheese and milk. Whisk cream cheese and milk over low-medium heat. Once the cream cheese is mixed in add the dried minced onions, stirring frequently until it becomes a smooth texture.
Step 3: Assemble the Dish – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In the same pot that the pasta was cooked in, combine the cooked pasta, cubed ham, and chicken. Pour the sauce over the pasta mixture and toss everything together until well coated. Add the shredded Swiss cheese in batches stirring it in until mixed well. Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish, smoothing out the pasta until it is in an even layer.
Step 4: Top with Breading and Bake – In a separate bowl add panko crumbs and melted butter along with a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Mix until panko crumbs are covered in butter. Spread mixture evenly over the top of the pasta. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy – Once the pasta is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve the Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Simple Does It!
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy the flavors of the classic dish in a new and exciting way. With tender chicken, savory ham, creamy Swiss cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it’s so easy to make, making it ideal for busy weeknights when you want a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Give this recipe a try and prepare to be amazed!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta penne, shells or farfalle
- 2 cup chicken cooked and cubed or shredded
- 2 cups ham cubed
- 3 cups Swiss cheese shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 tbsp dried mince onions
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- ¼ cup butter melted
- smoked papprika to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a medium sized sauce pan add softened cream cheese and milk. Whisk cream cheese and milk over low-medium heat, stirring frequently until it becomes a smooth texture.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In same pot that the pasta was cooked in, combine the cooked pasta, chopped ham, and cubed chicken. Pour the sauce over the pasta mixture and toss everything together until well coated. Add the shredded Swiss cheese in batches stirring it in until mixed well. Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish, smoothing out the pasta until it is in an even layer.
- In a separate bowl add panko crumbs and melted butter along with a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Mix until panko crumbs are covered in butter. Spread mixture evenly over the top of the pasta. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Once the pasta is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve the Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
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