Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with Pasta is a comforting dish that beautifully combines tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a creamy sauce. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or potlucks, promising to delight your taste buds and warm your heart. Prepare it ahead of time for stress-free entertaining and enjoy the nostalgic flavors that everyone loves!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 8 oz thick-cut ham (diced)
- 2 cups Swiss cheese (shredded)
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- Sauté diced chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add diced ham and half of the Swiss cheese to the skillet; stir until melted.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour over pasta.
- Combine pasta with the chicken-ham-cheese mixture in the baking dish; top with remaining Swiss cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 496
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg