Chicken Cordon Bleu over Pasta! A new way to eat this, yum!

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham is lower in fat and calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko crumbs add more crunch.

Cut chicken breasts into thin pieces.

Chop ham into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare flour, breadcrumbs, and egg for breading.

Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Dredge chicken pieces in flour, then dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the breaded chicken pieces until golden brown.

Remove fried chicken and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

In a new pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and add chopped ham.

Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of flour into the pan with ham to make a roux.

Cook the roux for a minute, stirring to combine with ham moisture.

Pour in 3.5 cups of heavy whipping cream and stir until thickened.

Add pepper to the sauce and let it heat up.

Prepare a baking dish by buttering it and adding cooked penne pasta.

Add a couple of droplets of butter over the pasta.

Incorporate parmesan cheese into the sauce and mix well.

Add 2 cups of mozzarella cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and thickened.

Pour the creamy sauce over the pasta and mix to combine.

Top with remaining ham pieces and sprinkle with breadcrumbs if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens