Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines all the classic flavors you love in a quick and easy dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy weekend meal, it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 398kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup ham cooked and diced
- 2 ½ cups penne pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces swiss cheese grated
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 3 Tablespoons parsley
Instructions
- Lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds - 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and sauté for 2-3 minutes until browned, but not cooked through.
- Add ham, pasta, broth, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until noodles are cooked through.
- Remove the pan from heat and add Swiss cheese. Stir until completely melted.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Place under the broiler for about five minutes, watching closely so it doesn’t burn.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with parsley just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 1mg