Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound chicken breasts (, cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham (, from a ham steak)
  • 2 1/2 cups rotini pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (, more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (, more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 8 ounces swiss cheese (, sliced or shredded)
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2-3 Tablespoons fresh parsley (, or 2 teaspoons dried)

Instruction

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a 12″ oven-safe skillet. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, then add the chicken. Sauté for a couple of minutes just until browned, but not cooked through.
  • Add diced ham, pasta, broth, salt and pepper, garlic and onion powder. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until noodles are cooked through.
  • Remove pan from heat (there will still be liquid in the pan, it will thicken) and add Swiss cheese. Stir until completely melted.
  • Top with breadcrumb mixture and place under the broiler for about five minutes, careful not to let it burn.
  • Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top just before serving. Serve while hot.