This Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, with a flavorful, cheesy, creamy sauce, juicy chicken breasts, and chunky ham. Top it all off with a crunchy cracker topping for even more texture and amazing taste!
Set the Instant Pot to Saute' and allow it to get Hot. Add the Butter and Garlic to the bottom of the pot.
Add the cubed chicken and cook until it's no longer pink. Add the Salt and Pepper. Press 'Cancel' on Instant Pot.
Add ham cubes.
Add Dijon Mustard
Add broth, whipping cream, and water. Stir to combine.
Add Pasta and make sure all is covered.
Place Cream Cheese on top. Do not stir.
Set to Manual for 6 minutes.
Quick Release and open lid. Stir to break up pasta and stir in Cream Cheese.
Add Parmesan Cheese and Swiss Cheese. Stir.
Cover and allow to sit for 10 mins for sauce to thicken.
Optional. *Sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers on top before serving.
Stove Top Directions
In a frying pan over medium/high heat melt butter, add garlic. Then add cubed chicken and cook until chicken reaches 165 degrees. Add salt and Pepper and ham cubes. Heat through and remove from heat.
In a large pot, heat water for noodles and follow direction on packaged noodles. Rinse and drain
Sauce: Heat 2 cups whipping cream and 2 cup broth. Add Cream Cheese and allow to melt. Add Dijon Mustard. Then add parmesan cheese and Swiss cheese. Stir to melt. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add sauce to Pasta and Chicken Mixture. Stir to combine. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
Optional * Sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers on top before serving.
Notes
Storage
Store: Keep this dish covered in plastic wrap, or transfer it to an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Freezing: You can freeze this dish in a freezer-safe container or in Ziploc bags for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator thoroughly before reheating.