One Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Recipe by That’s What She Eats.
Family-Friendly Pasta with Smoky Canadian Bacon and Creamy Sauce
This One Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta cooks tender chicken, Jones Canadian Bacon, penne, peas, and a creamy Swiss cheese sauce all in one pot in under 40 minutes. The real standout is the crispy baked Swiss and Canadian bacon topping — crumbled over the finished pasta for texture and flavor that punches well above the effort level.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (6 oz.) package Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon, diced (reserve 2 slices for topping)
- 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
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
Stir in diced Canadian Bacon (reserving 1/3 cup for topping), garlic, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add chicken broth and milk; bring to a simmer. Stir in pasta and peas (or broccoli, if using). Cover and cook for 8 minutes.
Uncover and cook an additional 2–4 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and peas are tender.
Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese until melted and creamy.
Divide pasta between bowls, top with cheese-bacon topping (see below), and garnish with fresh parsley.
Topping:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese on the baking sheet and sprinkle evenly with reserved Canadian Bacon.
Bake 5–8 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Let cool slightly, then crumble over pasta.
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