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Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast diced
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions until 2 minutes shy of al dente, drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, and cream cheese to skillet, whisking until cream cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan until cheeses are melted.
  6. Add cooked pasta, diced chicken, and half the bacon to the sauce, stirring until everything is well coated.
  7. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and bacon.
  8. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.