Description
Loaded Cheddar Bacon Chicken Pasta Bake is the epitome of comfort food, offering a warm and cheesy embrace in every bite. This dish combines the robust flavors of shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all enveloped in creamy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounce penne pasta
- 2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large pot, boil the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and chicken broth. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce mixture. Stir gently until evenly coated.
- Pour the pasta mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
- Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
You can substitute whole grain pasta or low-fat cheese for healthier options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams