One Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Dinner Ideas for Canadian Bacon
Indulge in this savory one-pot Canadian bacon cordon bleu pasta dish, marrying the flavors of tender pasta, smoky Canadian bacon, creamy cheese and Dijon mustard. Topped off with a crispy cheese crumble.
Ingredients
Amount / Quantity | Ingredients |
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2 tablespoons | Olive oil |
1-pound | Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces |
1 package | Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon, diced (reserve 2 slices for topping) |
2 cloves | Garlic, minced |
2 tablespoons | Dijon mustard |
1 teaspoon | Garlic powder |
4 cups | Chicken broth |
1 cup | Milk |
1 package (1 pound) | Penne pasta |
2 cups | Shredded Swiss cheese |
Salt and pepper to taste | |
Fresh parsley | |
Topping: 1/3 cup diced Canadian Bacon (from reserved slices) 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese |
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Directions
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
Stir in diced Canadian Bacon, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and milk; bring to a simmer. Add pasta and cook covered for 8 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
Once the pasta is cooked, stir cheese until melted and creamy.
Divide pasta between bowls. Top with crumbled topping and fresh parsley.
Topping:
Heat oven to 400 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread cheese on baking sheet and sprinkle with Canadian Bacon. Bake 5-8 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool and crumble.