CHICKEN CORDON BLEU PASTA

Something different to do with pasta.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU PASTA

3 cups uncooked penne pasta

2 cups heavy cream

8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed

1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 cups sliced cooked chicken breast

3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon

3.4 cup cubed fully cooked ham

3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Cook pasta until tender, drain.  Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat cream and cream cheese over medium heat until smooth, stirring occasionally.  Stir in one cup cheese, onion powder, garlic salt and pepper until blended.  In a bowl, combine chicken, bacon, ham and pasta.  Add sauce, toss to coat, transfer to a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese, top with bread crumbs.  Bake, uncovered 20 minute or until heat through and golden.