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This Chicken Cordon Bleu Alfredo Pasta is pure comfort food made with real ingredients and perfect for large crowds and picky eaters alike!

What's not to love about cheesy pasta with a delicious crispy au gratin crust? This 30-minute Chicken Cordon Bleu Alfredo is perfect for feeding the family and entertaining.

hand pulling a spoonful of chicken cordon bleu casserole from pan

Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu with Alfredo sauce

I first made this chicken cordon bleu pasta way back in 2012, and you can tell by the picture below, we've come a long way! While the photos are fresh and updated, this recipe is timeless and doesn't need any help- it's delicious all by itself.

old blurry photo of chicken cordon bleu casserole in a glass baking dish

Originally, chicken cordon bleu is a laborious process, but since my family loves the chicken + cheese + ham combo, I made this version that takes all that crispy, crunchy, melted-cheese-goodness into a simple and larger meal that the crew will demand again and again.

Ingredients

This recipe is a terrific way to put chicken leftovers to use. Add pasta, Alfredo sauce, cooked ham steak, and bacon or bacon bits. And the cheese! I create a delicious cheesy crust with Monterey Jack and Parmesan.

One serving of Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole in a bowl

How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

Cook the pasta in a pot, and once done, add the Alfredo sauce, chicken, ham, bacon, and seasoning. Combine and heat ingredients through for 3 minutes. Transfer the hot pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with the cheeses. Broil for about 3 minutes, until the cheese has melted and a golden crust has formed. Dish yourself a hefty helping of this pasta and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Customize your Chicken Cordon Bleu Alfredo recipe with these variations:

Use rotisserie chicken
No chicken leftovers in the fridge? Grab a rotisserie chicken and call it a day!

Homemade or store-bought Alfredo?
Homemade Alfredo sauce is what ties this cheesy, chicken pasta dish together. Of course, if you're short on time, you can use jarred Alfredo sauce and still have a winning recipe.

Swap the ham steak
Use deli ham instead and chop it up. If you don't have either, add additional cooked chicken.

Use another cheese
If you don't have Monterey Jack, use mozzarella. You'll definitely want to use a cheese that melts easily for this recipe -and yes, you can use the grated Italian blends you find at the grocery. Do you love feta? Then check this baked pasta spaghetti too!

Make it zesty
I like to add Cajun or Creole seasoning for an extra zesty, spicy kick. If you don't have any of those, add some paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne to your sauce.

baked chicken cordon bleu pasta casserole in a skillet

What to Serve with Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

This pasta is a hefty serving all by itself, but I know some of you like to have at least one vegetable on the side- I hear you! I usually serve it with a green salad on the side but if you’re looking for a few great side dishes, you’ll love green bean fries, baked Parmesan zucchini, roasted fall vegetables.

Zesty Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

This Chicken Cordon Bleu Alfredo Pasta is pure comfort food made with real ingredients and perfect for large crowds and picky eaters alike!

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Ingredients

12 ounces penne pasta
2 cups Alfredo sauce, homemade or prepared
1 ½ cups chicken breast, diced – about 8 ounces
8 ounces cooked ham steak, diced
6 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled or, ¼ cup bacon crumbles
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
½ cup grated Monterrey Jack cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prep:

Position the oven rack in the middle. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet with oil.

Cook the pasta:

In a large pot, bring water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, remove from heat, drain water, and return pasta to the pot.

Combine:

To the pasta, add the Alfredo sauce, chicken, ham, crumbled bacon, and Creole seasoning, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and heat ingredients through for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Transfer the hot pasta mixture to the greased baking dish and top with the cheeses.

Broil:

Broil on low for about 3 minutes, until the cheese has melted and a golden crust has formed. Carefully remove the dish from the oven and serve immediately.