Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake
User Reviews
4.5
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
590 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake
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Creamy chicken and bacon pasta bake with cheese and sour cream, this pasta bake has the potential to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 9 oz elbow macaroni or other short-cut pasta, 250 g
- 2.5 oz Bacon either already cubed or regular slices, 75 g
- 1 can/jar of mushrooms or 7 oz/ 200 g fresh mushrooms, Note 1
- 2 cups cooked and cubed chicken 9 oz/ 250 g, Note 2
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream 250 g
- 1¼ cups grated cheese 125 g, Note 3
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped chives
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius/ 360°F/ 180°C.
- Cook the pasta according to the packet's instructions. Drain and return to the pot.9 oz elbow macaroni /250 g
- Cook the bacon in a frying pan, drain it on paper towels, and chop or crumble it.2.5 oz bacon/ 75 g
- Mushrooms: If using fresh mushrooms, clean them with kitchen paper, slice them thinly, and fry them in the pan you used for frying the bacon for about 3-4 minutes, until the water they release evaporates and they are golden. You will not need to add fat if there is still some bacon fat in the pan.If using mushrooms from a jar, let them drain well.1 can/jar of mushrooms OR 7 oz/ 200 g fresh mushrooms
- Chop the cooked chicken.2 cups cooked and cubed chicken/ 250 g
- Combine pasta bake: Add the crumbled or chopped bacon, chicken, and mushrooms to the pasta in the pot. Add salt, pepper, dried rosemary, sweet paprika powder, and garlic powder. Add the sour cream and ¾ of the grated cheese. Mix well and adjust the taste with salt and pepper, if necessary. Place everything into the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.½ teaspoon dried rosemary + ½ teaspoon sweet paprika powder + ½ teaspoon garlic powder + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper +1 cup sour cream/ 250 g + 1¼ cups grated cheese
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top of the chicken and bacon pasta bake is golden brown. Sprinkle with chives and serve.1-2 tablespoons chopped chives
Notes
- Mushrooms: Don't stress about the exact amount of mushrooms in the jar or can; use whatever you have; a little more or less will not matter, about 5.3-7 oz/150-200 g drained weight. If using fresh mushrooms about 200 g/ 7 oz fresh mushrooms are OK.
- Use leftover chicken (or turkey) or use rotisserie chicken. If none is available, cook about the same amount of chicken breast and use that instead.
- Cheese: Gouda, Cheddar, or any kind of cheese you like to use when making pasta bakes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of the bake
Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1114mg
(46%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the bake | |
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1114mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
30 reviews
Excellent
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