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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake

chicken cordon bleu pasta on a plate.
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake is rich & creamy. Made with chicken, Swiss cheese & ham. It will be your new favorite way to eat Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Calories 523kcal
Author Sandra

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound linguine you can use any pasta you desire, boiled to al dente and drained
  • 9 tablespoons butter
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 22 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cup Swiss cheese grated
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 shallot diced
  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1/2 lb. pre-cooked ham steak cubed

Toppings

  • 1 cup Swiss cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray baking dish; square 8x8 or oval dish, with cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed and drain.
  • Cook chicken in a saute pan with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper, sear until both sides are a crisp golden brown and chicken is cooked 165°F internally, about 5-7 minutes.
  • In a large pot melt butter over medium heat, add garlic and shallot, cook for a few minutes until tender, then stir in the flour. Let it simmer for a few minutes, then gradually stir in broth. 
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly then remove from heat. Stir in half-and-half, cheese, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add in chicken and ham.
  • Add pasta to chicken mixture; toss gently to mix well. Spoon into baking dish. Top with 1 cup of Swiss cheese, and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

Adapted from my Chicken Fettuccine Bake

Nutrition

Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 861IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 2mg