Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta | The Recipe Critic

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!

Ingredients for Chicken Cordon Bleu

You likely already have most of the ingredients needed to make this dish, as they are simple and basic. In fact, it doesn’t take much at all to create this super yummy meal!

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: The perfect protein to absorb all the flavors and complement the ham, cheese, and pasta.
• Salt & Black Pepper: To taste!
• Cubed Ham: Gives the dish its signature smoky ham flavor and texture.
• Olive Oil: Helps cook the chicken and ham.
• Penne Pasta: Holds the sauce, allowing each bite full of creamy flavor and sauce.
• Unsalted Butter: Used to cook the onions and create a roux to thicken the sauce.
• Onion: Adds a wonderful savory flavor.
• Garlic: Measure this with your heart!
• All Purpose Flour: Creates a paste or roux, making the sauce thick and creamy.
• Chicken Broth: Adds a depth of flavor to the sauce.
• Half and Half: Makes the sauce creamy and smooth.
• Dijon Mustard: Gives a sharp, robust, tangy flavor that is the perfect complement to ham and cheese.
• Seasonings: Add some Dried Thyme and Dried Parsley to give the dish its signature flavor.
• Swiss Cheese: This sweet, tangy cheese is the perfect complement to ham! I can’t get enough of this combination. If you like this combo as much as I do, try my ham and Swiss pinwheels, ham and Swiss stromboli, or my honey dijon ham and Swiss chicken.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Recipe

This recipe comes together in about 45 minutes. It’s perfect to make on busy weeknights. Serve it with my crock pot carrots and homemade crescent rolls. Let’s get started!

1. Prepare: Cut the chicken and then season with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Cook: Add the chicken and 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 then set aside. While the chicken cooks, cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain, and set aside.
3. Cook: Using the same pot, add the butter and onion, then cook over medium-high heat until the onion is tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Whisk the flour into the butter and onion mixture, creating a paste.
4. Add: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and then the half and half. When the liquid is well incorporated and has created a sauce, add mustard, thyme, parsley, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
5. Stir: Return the chicken, ham, and cooked pasta to the pot with the sauce, stirring to coat everything in the sauce.
6. Cheese: Remove the pot from heat, and stir in the cheese until well incorporated and melted. Serve fresh!

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One of my favorite flavor combinations is ham and Swiss cheese. Chicken cordon bleu delivers that flavor and so much more. Here are a few recipes you need to try if you like these flavor combinations.