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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake

A decadent twist on a classic, featuring tender chicken, savory ham, and pasta smothered in a rich Swiss cheese sauce and topped with crispy golden panko.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • 16 oz rotini or penne pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 1.5 cups ham cubed
Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups Swiss cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese freshly grated
Topping
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large pot, melt 4 tbsp butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Simmer until thickened (about 5 mins).
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Swiss cheese, and Mozzarella until melted and smooth.
  6. Stir in the cooked pasta, chicken, and ham until well coated.
  7. Pour mixture into the baking dish.
  8. Mix Panko, melted butter, and parsley. Sprinkle over the pasta.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

Use block cheese and grate it yourself for the smoothest sauce.