Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat cream and cream cheese over medium heat until smooth, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; stir in chicken, bacon and ham.
It was my ultimate indulgence when we went out for meals and if a restaurant had it on its menu, I would order it without fail.
To thaw and bake: Thaw overnight or until completely thawed in refrigerator.
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake is SO GOOD.
You can cook Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake using 13 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake
- You need 2 cup of Heavy cream.
- It's 2 tbsp of Salted butter.
- You need 1 packages of Pasta noodles(spaghetti, fettuccine, penne).
- Prepare 1 box of Cream cheese.
- Prepare 1 tsp of Garlic powder.
- You need 1 tsp of Onion powder.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of Olive Garden garlic and herb seasoning/you can use whatever kind u have on hand.
- Prepare 3/4 cup of Cooked chopped bacon.
- Prepare 2 large of chicken breast or 3 small ones.
- Prepare 1/2 lb of Black Forrest ham--it came out to be about 6 slices when I had it cut at deli.
- Prepare 1 cup of Swiss cheese/half in sauce and half as topping.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of Pepper jack or Monterey Jack-add some to sauce and some as topping.
- You need of Bread crumbs- I used garlic and herb Parmesan Panko type crumbs.
It's basically like thick, creamy, decadent macaroni and cheese but chock full of a hearty portion of chicken and ham and covered in buttery Parmesan bread crumbs. Instead of using canned cream of chicken soup like the original recipe called for I thought it would be yummier to make a swiss. Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake is a family favorite recipe. This recipe takes all the amazing components of chicken cordon bleu-the warm, slightly nutty Swiss cheese, sweet honey ham, and juicy and flavorful herbed chicken breast-and combines it into a family-friendly pasta casserole that is satisfying and filling.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake instructions
- Boil pasta and Drain. I boiled my noodles in the broth that I cooked my chicken in, along with bay leaf and some other spices and bullion cube that I had added/cooked it in.
- Heat cream cheese on stove until melted. Stir in the heavy cream, and butter & stir it until combined. Add onion/garlic powder. Add and Stir about a cup of cheese until smooth..
- In a bowl I combined the cooked shredded chicken, ham, and bacon, some seasonings and tossed around..
- Spray Pam in baking dish, and layer noodles, and the chicken/bacon/ham mixture from bowl. Pour sauce over top and spread evenly. Sprinkle top with about 1/2 cup cheese and bread crumbs..
- Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes or cheese is melted. Let cool for about 5 min..
Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Add the pasta, half of each cheese and the meatballs. Pour the pasta mix into a large casserole dish. Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole, an easy chicken pasta casserole dinner recipe that is family friendly and also a great freezer friendly meal! Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles.