Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz small cut pasta; 2 tsp olive oil; 2 small chicken breasts; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups ham, diced; 2 Tbsp butter; 2 Tbsp flour; 2 cups skim milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 8 oz Swiss Cheese, shredded

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta – turn your classic chicken cordon bleu recipe into a delicious and creamy pasta you can make any night of the week!

When I am looking for comfort food I am almost always lean towards chicken pasta recipes. Like Tuscan Chicken Pasta. There is just something about the pasta with a creamy sauce and pieces of tender chicken that get me every time.

And when you can turn a classic like Chicken Cordon Bleu into pasta, it is just a fun and good idea!

What is Chicken Cordon Bleu

Traditionally it is made with a thin piece of chicken that is wrapped around a piece of ham and Swiss cheese. It is usually then breaded and deep fried like schnitzel.

There are versions made with pork and veal, it is not just for chicken!

It originated in Switzerland, but there are versions of it found all over Europe

You really can not get more simple than this easy chicken cordon blue. You just have to dice the chicken and ham, no rolling or frying involved. The pasta cooks in a separate pot, then you cook the chicken and make the sauce. The sauce is mostly skim milk, with just a little bit of cream. So there is just a little less guilt.

How To Make Cordon Bleu Pasta

Start by cooking the pasta according to the package directions. I like to use a short cut pasta like bowties here, but any short cut pasta will do! Penne and Rotini are great because they will really hold the sauce well.
Next up we are going to brown the chicken and onion together in a large skillet. You want the chicken pieces to get cooked and the onion to be soft.
Add in the garlic and ham and cook for just a couple minutes until the ham is warm. Transfer them to a small plate or bowl and cover with foil to keep them warm while the sauce cooks.
In the same skillet melt the butter and then stir in the flour until there are no more white streaks left. Whisk in the milk until it is nice and smooth.
Add the mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the sauce and cook for a few minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
Add the cheese to the sauce and mix until it is melted and smooth.
Finally add the chicken mixture with the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix until everything is coated and warmed through. Then you are ready to serve!

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe with pasta in a bowl

If you have leftover Baked Ham from the holidays, this is a great use for it! I don’t know about you, but whenever I have leftover meat I always want to turn it into something completely different, and this pasta is exactly that.

What To Serve With Pasta

creamy cordon bleu pasta with leftover ham

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Yield: 6

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta - turn your classic chicken cordon bleu recipe into a delicious and creamy pasta you can make any night of the week!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

12 oz small cut pasta
2 tsp olive oil
2 small chicken breasts
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups ham, diced
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 oz Swiss Cheese, shredded

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a large skillet heat olive oil until hot. Add chicken and onion to the pan, cook until browned.
Add garlic and ham to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Melt butter in the skillet, mix in flour until lightly browned. Slowly whisk in milk and cream.
Season with mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook sauce for 3-4 minutes until it starts to thicken.
Mix in cheese until melted.
Add cooked pasta and chicken mixture to the sauce, toss to combine.
Garnish with parsley to serve.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 649Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 15gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 124mgSodium 877mgCarbohydrates 58gFiber 2gSugar 7gProtein 41g

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