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Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake

This easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake combines tender chicken, smoky ham, Swiss cheese, and pasta in a rich, creamy sauce topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs. It's a comforting one-skillet dinner that's ready in about 40 minutes.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American/Canadian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 743 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 2 Medium shallots finely diced
  • 2 Medium garlic cloves minced
  • 10 oz. chicken breast cubed
  • 1/2 c. Cooked ham diced
  • 3 c. Chicken stock low sodium preferred
  • 7 oz. Small pasta such as ditalini or small shells
  • 1/2 c. Heavy cream
  • 6 oz. Swiss cheese grated, divided
  • 3 tbsp Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 c. Fresh parsley chopped
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add shallots and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots begin to soften, 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, just until the chicken develops a bit of color, another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add ham and chicken stock.
  7. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  8. Once the stock begins to boil, add pasta and decrease the heat until it reaches a steady simmer.
  9. Cover and cook pasta until pasta is al dente, 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking.
  10. Uncover and stir in heavy cream. Taste and adjust the seasoning as required.
  11. Stir in half of the Swiss cheese.
  12. Top with remaining Swiss cheese and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  13. Place in oven and bake just until the cheese is melted, and the breadcrumbs become lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.
  14. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 743 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 153mg51%
Sodium 833mg36%
Potassium 846mg24%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 46g92%
Vitamin A 2148IU43%
Vitamin C 29mg35%
Calcium 461mg46%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.