Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

Ingredienser

12 oz penne noodles, cooked al dente (reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water to mix in the cheese sauce)

8 oz cream cheese

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic salt

2 cups shredded swiss cheese, divided

2 cooked chicken breast, diced

3/4 cup ham, diced

3/4 cup cooked bacon, diced

1/2 cup finely crushed croutons

1 tbsp butter, finely chopped

Italian parsley for garnish

Instruktioner

Cook pasta to al dente and reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.

Combine cream cheese and heavy cream in a sauce pan over medium heat.

Add onion powder and garlic salt.

Whisk until cream cheese is melted.

Stir in 1 cup of the Swiss cheese and continue stirring until smooth and set aside.

Combine noodles, bacon, ham, chicken, cheese sauce and reserved starchy water in a large bowl.

Taste to check and adjust seasonings.

Pour mixture in a greased 9×13 pan.

Add remaining cup of cheese and crushed croutons.

Top with pieces of butter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Garnish with parsley.