This easy 30 minute recipe features all the elements and flavors of traditional chicken cordon bleu, adding a nice twist by incorporating small pasta and finishing it in the oven with a nice crispy panko crust.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400หF.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
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Add shallots and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots begin to soften, 2-3 minutes.ย
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Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, just until the chicken develops a bit of color, another 2-3 minutes.
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Add ham and chicken stock.
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Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
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Once the stock begins to boil, add pasta and decrease the heat until it reaches a steady simmer.
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Cover and cook pasta until pasta is al dente, 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking.
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Uncover and stir in heavy cream. Taste and adjust the seasoning are required.
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Stir in half of the Swiss cheese.
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Top with remaining Swiss cheese and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
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Place in oven and bake just until the cheese is melted, and the breadcrumbs become lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
