1-Getting started with Creamy Chicken Ham Pasta: First, preheat a large cast iron skillet on medium heat to build a solid foundation for the flavors. Then, melt the 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet and add the 1½ cups diced uncooked chicken breast, along with 1 teaspoon marjoram or oregano, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder; cook for about 10 minutes until the chicken is fully done.

2-Cooking the pasta and heating ham: While that’s happening, cook the 4 cups uncooked pasta in a separate pot following the package instructions, and preheat your oven to 400 degrees for the final step. Once the chicken is ready, reduce the skillet heat to low-medium and mix in the 1½ cups diced cooked ham; let it heat through for 5 minutes.

3-Making the creamy sauce and combining: Next, lower the heat to low and stir in the 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, 1 cup cream, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, then add the drained cooked pasta and heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often until the cheese melts smoothly.

4-Baking: Finally, top the mixture with the ½ cup plain panko bread crumbs and pop the skillet into the oven. Bake for 10 minutes until it’s browned and bubbly.