Description
A comforting baked pasta dish with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine pasta, chicken, bacon, and cheese sauce in a large bowl. Transfer to a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.