5.0 from 18 votes
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake
This cordon bleu-inspired creamy pasta bake is an instant family favorite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 15393 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta cooked according to package instructions
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups half and half OR heavy cream
- 4 lices Swiss cheese (or grated)
- ⅔ cup Parmesan Cheese (shaved or grated), divided
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3-4 thick slices of ham chopped into 1 inch squares
- 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken would work fine)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned OR plain + 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add flour and stir until it clumps up.
- Gradually whisk in half and half (or heavy cream) 1/2 cup at a time until all milk is incorporated and mixture is smooth.
- Add swiss cheese, 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, onion powder, salt, pepper, and dijon mustard. Stir until smooth.
- In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, chopped chicken, chopped ham, and the sauce. Mix until well combined. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes until breadcrumbs are browned. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
15393kcal
(770%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
1340g
(2680%)
Fat
1036g
(1594%)
Saturated Fat
375g
(1875%)
Cholesterol
3845mg
(1282%)
Sodium
72334mg
(3014%)
Potassium
17758mg
(507%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
749IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
949mg
(95%)
Iron
56mg
(311%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15393
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 15393kcal | 770% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 1340g | 2680% |
| Fat | 1036g | 1594% |
| Saturated Fat | 375g | 1875% |
| Cholesterol | 3845mg | 1282% |
| Sodium | 72334mg | 3014% |
| Potassium | 17758mg | 378% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 749IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 949mg | 95% |
| Iron | 56mg | 311% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.