Tuesday 25 August 2015

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

Quick, easy and economical. Thank you $5 Dinners

 
1 lb. penne or small shell pasta
2 small chicken breasts, diced
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup ham, diced
4 slices bacon, chopped
Salt and pepper
2 cups heavy cream
8 oz. cream cheese
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
about 1 cup bread crumbs
 
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Cook the pasta according to package.
  • Drain and add to 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
  • While the pasta is cooking, saute the chicken in a small skillet in the olive oil, for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • While the chicken is sauteing, chop the ham.
  • Cook the bacon in another small skillet or in the microwave on a plate with paper towels.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the cream cheese, stirring often, then stir in the cream,
  • Add 1 cup of the Swiss cheese, the garlic powder and onion powder.
  • Once creamy, add the cooked chicken, bacon and ham.
  • Pour over the pasta in the dish and mix together, gently.
  • Add the other 1 cup of Swiss cheese and the bread crumbs over the top
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese has melted.


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