One Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta is a flavorful, family-friendly one-pot pasta that combines the classic tastes of chicken cordon bleu into an easy weeknight meal—ready in under an hour.
Recently I shared my love of all things chicken cordon bleu with Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders, and now I’m excited to share this One Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta. It captures those familiar flavors—tender chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese—tossed with pasta and a creamy Alfredo finish, all made in one pot for minimal cleanup.
Pasta is a weakness of mine, and one-pot pasta recipes have a special place in my kitchen. They simplify dinner prep while delivering big flavor. In this version, the pasta cooks in chicken broth so it absorbs savory flavor while keeping the dish light and comforting.
This recipe is straightforward, hearty, and perfect for busy evenings. It’s a dependable dinner that my family loves.
I chose to make this dish as a one-pot meal to keep things simple without sacrificing flavor. It comes together quickly, cooks in under an hour, and fills the house with comforting aromas.
When you want other one-pot pasta ideas, look for similar recipes that use seasonal vegetables, sausage, or a creamy tomato base—many variations follow the same easy method.
One Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
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One Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Created by Angie on April 17, 2017
A one-pot pasta that’s ready in under an hour and delivers the classic flavors of chicken cordon bleu.
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 45m
- Total Time: 55m
- Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken, diced
- 1 tablespoon complete seasoning (such as Badia)
- 16 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 8 ounces diced ham
- 16 ounces Alfredo sauce
Instructions
- Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven. Add diced chicken and cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, until cooked through.
- Season the chicken with the complete seasoning and stir to coat.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add the chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and dry pasta to the pot.
- Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the broth has mostly absorbed.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir in the ham, shredded Swiss cheese, and Alfredo sauce until everything is heated through and combined.
- Serve warm.
