Description
A delightful fusion of creamy pasta with chicken, ham, and mushrooms, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup thinly sliced or diced ham
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté mushrooms until golden, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic in the last minute.
- If using raw chicken, season and cook the chicken in the same skillet until golden, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove, chop, and return to the skillet.
- Pour in the cream and melt the cheese into the mixture, adjusting with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Add pasta, mushrooms, chicken, and ham, tossing to coat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to substitute proteins or use gluten-free pasta as needed. This dish is perfect for utilizing leftover cooked chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cordon Bleu, Pasta, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Creamy Sauce