Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that marries tender chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese in a rich sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is simple yet delivers restaurant-quality flavors. With its inviting aroma and mouthwatering taste, it’s sure to become a family favorite that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 8 oz thinly sliced deli ham
- 8 oz Swiss cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and Italian seasoning; let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Swiss cheese and ham until melted and creamy. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Toss cooked penne into the sauce until well coated. Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg