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
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Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
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Stir in diced Canadian Bacon, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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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.
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Once the pasta is cooked, stir cheese until melted and creamy.
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Divide pasta between bowls. Top with crumbled topping and fresh parsley.
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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.