Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake (Print Format)
Tender chicken, smoky bacon, creamy cheese, and pasta baked into a family-friendly comfort dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 slices bacon, thick and meaty
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1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
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1½ cups macaroni, uncooked
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 cup pepper Jack cheese, shredded
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½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded or grated
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4 ounces sour cream
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2 tablespoons butter
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½ cup cream or milk
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¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
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¼ teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
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2 tablespoons garlic, minced
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2 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 tablespoon dry oregano
# Steps:
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Cook bacon in an iron skillet. You may need to do this in two batches.
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While bacon is cooking, prepare macaroni according to the package directions.
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When bacon is done, remove it from the pan and drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Cook chicken strips, garlic, and oregano in the skillet over low-medium heat for 5 minutes.
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Turn the chicken, add broccoli, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Drain the cooked macaroni and combine it with butter, half of the cheddar cheese, pepper Jack cheese, all of the parmesan cheese, sour cream, and milk. Stir and melt slightly on low heat for 5 minutes uncovered.
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Uncover the chicken and broccoli mixture. Crumble half of the bacon over the top.
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Pour the prepared macaroni mixture over the chicken and broccoli mixture in the skillet.
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Top the dish with the remaining cheese and bacon.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is browned and bubbly.
# Tips:
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This dish works well as a one-pot meal and is great for family dinners.