Skinny Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
A lightened-up twist on the classic chicken cordon bleu, this Skinny Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta combines tender chicken, smoky ham, and melty cheese in a creamy yet lighter sauce that clings perfectly to pasta for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for pasta. Heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Combine Ingredients: Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside. Sear chicken in skillet until golden.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Remove chicken, then sauté garlic in the same skillet. Whisk in flour.
- Assemble the Dish: Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth. Stir in Greek yogurt, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
- Cook to Perfection: Return chicken to the pan with diced ham. Simmer until sauce thickens and proteins are heated.
- Finishing Touches: Toss pasta with sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving hot.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Keep heat low when adding yogurt and cheese to prevent curdling.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or milk.
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