Description
This 15-Minute Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting dish inspired by the classic chicken cordon bleu. It combines tender chicken, savory ham, Swiss and mozzarella cheese, and a rich cream sauce tossed with rotini pasta for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast strips, cut smaller if desired
- 1 cup cooked cubed ham
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 14 oz Barilla Ready Pasta Rotini (2 bags)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, any flavor
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, or to taste (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cooked chicken and ham, stirring until heated through, about 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the ready pasta directly into the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce.
- Stir in Swiss cheese and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top and let cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Finish with lemon juice (if using) and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Barilla Ready Pasta saves time, but you can substitute cooked rotini if preferred.
- Adjust cheese amounts for a creamier or cheesier texture.
- Lemon juice adds brightness and cuts through the richness—highly recommended.
- To make ahead, prepare the sauce and combine with freshly cooked pasta just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: chicken cordon bleu pasta, creamy pasta recipe, 15 minute dinner, easy chicken pasta, quick weeknight meal