Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

 

The flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu come together in a pasta dish.

INGREDIENTS

Alfredo Sauce
• 1 1/4 cups  Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
• 1/2 cup  Butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Pasta
• 10 to 12 ounces penned pasta, cooked
• 1 chicken breast, cooked and diced into 1/4-inch strips
• 3/4 cup diced, cooked ham
• 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
• additional optional ad-ins:
• sliced green onions
• steamed broccoli
• fresh sliced mushrooms

  

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the Alfredo sauce: Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the white pepper, heavy cream and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low. Add the Parmesan & Mozzarella, reserving about 1/3 of each cheese. Simmer for 5 – 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Set the oven to broil. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add the cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, and any additional ingredients. Pour Alfredo sauce over the top, and gently stir to combine everything. Top with the reserved cheeses.
3. Place the baking dish on the oven’s middle rack. Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese bubbles and turns light brown.