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Instant Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu

Dinner on the table in minutes with this Instant Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta. Easy pasta casserole packed with chicken, ham, swiss cheese, and more!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 465 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 3 cups dry elbow noodles 12 oz
  • 1 ½ cups diced ham
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 5 oz shredded Swiss cheese
  • 2 slices white bread
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

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  1. Add ingredients IN THIS ORDER to the Instant Pot. DO NOT STIR. Chicken broth, bite size chicken, elbow pasta, diced ham, onion powder, garlic salt, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  2. Secure the lid and make sure the valve on top is set to “SEALING“. Select HIGH PRESSURE and a cook time of 9 minutes (this does not include the time it takes to come to pressure).
  3. While the chicken cordon bleu is cooking in the pressure cooker, take two slices of white bread and process them into crumbs in a food processor (or blender).
  4. In a skillet, melt 2 Tbsp of unsalted butter. Add bread crumbs and stir constantly, until crumbs are golden brown (about 5-6 minutes).
  5. Season breadcrumbs with salt and pepper (if desired) and set aside until the pasta is cooked.
  6. When the cook time ends, allow to naturally release for 10 minutes (this means don’t touch it). After ten minutes, move the valve on top to “RELEASE” and allow any remaining pressure inside to release.
  7. Open the lid and stir in the heavy whipping cream, bacon crumbles, and cheese. Stir well until everything is combined and cheese is melted! Serve with toasted breadcrumbs and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make it creamier by adding 4oz of cream cheese with the heavy cream!
  • Use rotisserie chicken instead and add it at the end with the cheese!
  • Add frozen broccoli with the pasta before the cook time for a little extra veggies!
  • Top the casserole with toasted stuffing mix or pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs.
  • Recipe made and tested using a 6qt Instant Pot. Time to come to pressure is about 12 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 465kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 172mg (57%) Sodium 1310mg (55%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 465

% Daily Value*

Calories 465kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 1310mg 55%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.