Cordon Bleu Pasta Recipes

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat cream and cream cheese over medium heat until smooth, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 cup Swiss cheese, onion powder, garlic salt and pepper until blended., Drain pasta; stir in chicken, bacon and ham. Add sauce; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and the bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until heated through.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU PASTA

Steps:

• For chicken, in a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, thyme, salt, and pepper; set aside.
• Brush both sides of chicken breasts with mustard. Dredge chicken in breadcrumb mixture.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
• Add chicken, and cook for 4 minutes.
• Add remaining olive oil to skillet, turn chicken, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Place chicken on a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes.
• Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• For cheesy pasta, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add garlic and ham; cook for 2 minutes.
• Add flour, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in half-and-half.
• Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
• Add cheese, stirring until melted.
• Add hot cooked pasta to pan, tossing gently to coat with sauce.
• Spoon creamy cheesy pasta onto serving plates.
• Place sliced chicken over pasta.
• Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.

CORDON BLEU PASTA

Steps:

• Cook chicken and ham if needed.
• Cook pasta until almost done.
• In a sauce pan melt butter. Add flour. Add milk and cook until slightly thickened.
• Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk.
• Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
• Combine pasta, chicken, ham, peas/carrots, and sauce in a pan.
• I used a 10x7 in dish.
• Make topping by combining all ingredients.
• Sprinkle on top.
• You may use salt/pepper if you like.
• Cook in preheated oven at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
• Serve immediately!

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU PASTA

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• While noodles cook, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine flour and 1/4 cup milk in a heavy saucepan, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Place the pan over medium heat; whisk in 1 3/4 cups milk and mustard. Cook 6 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in the chicken, peas, ham, and black pepper, and serve over noodles.

CORDON BLEU SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Combine pasta, chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, and broccoli in a large bowl. Set aside. Blend honey, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, onion, olive oil, sugar, and garlic salt in a blender. Stir in parsley. Stir dressing into the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of dressing. Chill salad and reserved dressing in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Stir in the remaining dressing and Parmesan cheese before serving.