Description
A creamy pasta dish combining tender penne pasta with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich cheese sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 4 slices bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add diced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and chicken broth. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and mix well, coating the pasta with the creamy sauce.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the chopped bacon.
- Serve warm and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding veggies like spinach or bell peppers. Leftover chicken can be used for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, creamy, quick meal, comfort food