CHICKEN CORDON BLEU PASTA

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This is a simple recipe for two, but I have doubled it to serve four. It is from Paula Deen's magazine.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chopped deli ham
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese
3 cups hot cooked fettuccine pasta
fresh thyme (optional)

Steps:

  • For chicken, in a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, thyme, salt, and pepper; set aside.
  • Brush both sides of chicken breasts with mustard. Dredge chicken in breadcrumb mixture.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add chicken, and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add remaining olive oil to skillet, turn chicken, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Place chicken on a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • For cheesy pasta, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and ham; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add flour, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in half-and-half.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Add cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Add hot cooked pasta to pan, tossing gently to coat with sauce.
  • Spoon creamy cheesy pasta onto serving plates.
  • Place sliced chicken over pasta.
  • Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1025, Fat 67.6, SaturatedFat 26.5, Cholesterol 185.4, Sodium 1634.8, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 51

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