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Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Chicken cordon bleu pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that's a fun twist on the classic. It combines savory ham, tender chicken, melty cheese, and delicious seasonings. Easy to make and sure to please!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 601 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , French-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, about 1-2 breasts cut into ½-inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces diced or cubed ham
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup minced onion, about ½ medium onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, about 2 cloves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Cut 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and 8 ounces diced or cubed ham to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-8 minutes. Remove the chicken and ham from the pot and set aside. While the chicken cooks, cook the 8 ounces penne pasta according to the package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Returning to the same pot, add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and ½ cup minced onion, and cook until the onion is tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Whisk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour into the butter and onion mixture, creating a paste.
- Slowly whisk in 2 cups chicken broth and 2 cups half and half. When the liquid is well incorporated and has created a sauce, add 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken, ham, and cooked pasta into the pot with the sauce. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
- Remove the pot from heat, and stir in 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese until well incorporated and melted. Serve fresh!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
601kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
1009mg
(42%)
Potassium
598mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
734IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
441mg
(44%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 601kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1009mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 734IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 441mg | 44% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.