Monday, October 8, 2007

Pasta Cordon Bleu

1 lb pkg. Barilla Penne Pasta
6 tblsp. butter
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cans chicken broth
3-4 tblsp. cornstarch
3 c. heavy whipping cream
2 boneless chicken breasts, grilled, cooked, sliced thinly
2 c. ham, chopped
1 c. bacon, crumbled
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
1 pkg. mushrooms, sliced
1 lb. shredded Swiss cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Sauté and brown garlic and butter. Whisk cornstarch with chicken broth and add to pan, stirring until thickened. Add whipping cream stirring constantly and heat through. (Don’t let it boil!)

Spray a 9x13” pan with nonstick spray. Place noodles in bottom. Then layer with chicken, chopped ham, crumbled bacon, green onions, mushrooms, sauce and top with shredded Swiss cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until warm and cheese melts.

From: Laurie Simonsen

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