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Ultimate Creamy Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake 🧀

A rich and comforting baked pasta dish with tender chicken, savory ham, and a creamy Swiss cheese sauce inspired by classic cordon bleu.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Bake
  • 12 oz short pasta penne or rotini
  • 2 cups chicken breast cooked and diced
  • 1 cup ham diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1.5 cups Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and set aside.
  2. Cook seasoned chicken until done, then dice.
  3. Prepare creamy cheese sauce with butter, flour, broth, cream, mustard, and cheese.
  4. Combine pasta, chicken, ham, and sauce.
  5. Transfer to baking dish, top with cheese and breadcrumbs, and bake until golden.

Notes

Let rest briefly before serving so the sauce sets perfectly.