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.