One Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Family-Friendly Pasta with Smoky Canadian Bacon and Creamy Sauce
This One Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta combines tender chicken, smoky Canadian Bacon, peas, and creamy Swiss cheese for a rich, comforting dinner. Made in just one pot with easy prep, it’s a family-friendly weeknight recipe that’s ready in under 40 minutes. Recipe by That’s What She Eats.
Ingredients
| Amount / Quantity | Ingredients |
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| 2 tablespoons | olive oil |
| 1 pound | boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces |
| 1 package | Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon, diced (reserve 2 slices for topping) |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 2 tablespoons | Dijon mustard |
| 1 teaspoon | garlic powder |
| 1 cup | peas (can substitute for broccoli or omit) |
| 4 cups | chicken broth |
| 1 cup | milk |
| 1 pound | penne pasta |
| 2 cups | shredded Swiss cheese |
salt and pepper, to taste | |
fresh parsley | |
Topping: 1/3 cup diced Canadian Bacon (from reserved slices) 1 additional cup shredded Swiss cheese |
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Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
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Stir in diced Canadian Bacon (reserving 1/3 cup for topping), garlic, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
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Add chicken broth and milk; bring to a simmer. Stir in pasta and peas (or broccoli, if using). Cover and cook for 8 minutes.
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Uncover and cook an additional 2–4 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and peas are tender.
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Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese until melted and creamy.
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Divide pasta between bowls, top with cheese-bacon topping (see below), and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Topping:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spread 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese on the baking sheet and sprinkle evenly with reserved Canadian Bacon.
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Bake 5–8 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Let cool slightly, then crumble over pasta.
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