• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Easy and Delish logo

  • About
    • Meet Denise!
    • COOKBOOK
    • Contact
    • Press
  • All Recipes
  • BRAZILIAN FOOD
  • Conversions
    • How Many Sticks of Butter in a Cup?
    • How Many Teaspoons in a Tablespoon?
    • Temperature Conversion (Chart & Calculator)
    • US Cups to Ounces to Grams for Common Ingredients (Charts)
    • Volume Conversions (Table for Dry & Liquid Ingredients)
    • Baking Substitutions (with Charts & Tables)
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Português
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Página Inicial
  • About
  • Sobre Mim
  • All Recipes
  • Todas as Receitas
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Vídeos
  • Português
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home > American Recipes > Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake

    July 25, 2016

    Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake


    Jump to Recipe ↓ Print Recipe

    An easy, fuss-free creamy chicken and bacon pasta bake that can be prepared within 30 minutes. It makes a hearty weeknight meal!

    chicken bacon pasta served in a skillet with fork on the side

    A Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake is what’s on the table… and we can’t get enough of it! It is comforting, cheesy, yummy, and prepares within 30 minutes.

    It is one of those all-in-one dishes that can please a crowd while making life easy for the cook. Basically just our kind of a weeknight meal, right?! 😉

    Our Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake is made with simple ingredients such as store-bought linguine pasta mixed with a creamy cheese sauce, shredded chicken, chopped bacon, and canned diced tomatoes…

    …and of course, extra cheese was sprinkled on top right before putting the pasta in the oven to bake for about 10 minutes (just until the cheese melted). Fresh basil, oregano, and grape tomatoes garnished the dish beautifully… while smiles floated all around the table. It was a vision!

    chicken bacon pasta bake with agrnishing on the side

    Yes, my family and I ate… and ate it. This thing is already on our must-repeat list!

    It is exactly what I needed after a full day of work… but with dinner still yet to prepare for all those hungry bellies. A girl’s gotta do what she gotta do — pull a dish like this from up her sleeve and make everyone happy. 🙂

    But don’t just take my word — make this Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake… and then you will fully understand why we are so in love with it. An extra something will make it even more special: pair it with a glass of red wine! 😉

    close up image of chicken bacon pasta

    Yes, my friend, happiness is called Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake! Who needs an special occasion to feast like a king, right?

    HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN BACON PASTA BAKE

    Preheat oven to 350 F. Cook and drain the pasta according to the directions in the package and set aside.

    While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large and heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Do not let brown!

    Add the garlic powder, chopped bacon, and let cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute. Stir in the flour , then cook for 2 minutes, stirring always.

    Add the half and half, broth/stock, salt, and pepper. Whisk for 1 minute, in small circles around the frying pan, until it starts to thicken. Then add the diced tomatoes.

    Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring constantly, for around 5 minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.

    Add the chicken, cooked pasta, and cheddar cheese and mix through. Let it cook for around 1 minute on the stove, then remove from heat. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

    Cover with foil and bake for 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove the foil and bake for 2 minutes more. Serve while it is still hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and oregano, if desired.

    This chicken bacon pasta bake can also be served with a sprinkling of grated Parm cheese and fresh grape tomatoes on top if desired. If you would like to, sprinkle on a bit of red pepper flakes, too.

    half of a skillet containing chicken bacon pasta

    STORAGE

    Store chicken bacon pasta leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

    OTHER PASTA RECIPES TO TRY: 

    Cheeseburger pasta

    Kale pasta salad

    Homemade bow tie pasta recipe

    Kale pesto pasta

    One pot sausage pasta

    Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe

    One pot pasta

    Easy Gnocchi Recipe

    Creamy-chicken-bacon-pasta-bake
    Print Pin
    5 from 5 votes

    Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake

    An easy, fuss-free creamy chicken and bacon pasta bake that can be prepared within 30 minutes. It makes a hearty weeknight meal!
    Course:Main Course
    Cuisine:American
    Keywords:chicken bacon pasta
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories683 kcal
    Author Denise Browning

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz linguine pasta or other pasta of your choice
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
    • 1/2 white or yellow onion diced
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 4 strips cooked bacon chopped
    • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups of half and half
    • 1 cup chicken broth or stock
    • 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
    • 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
    • 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • leaves Fresh basil optional
    • leaves Fresh oregano optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
    • Cook and drain the pasta according to the directions in the package and set aside.
    • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large and heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Do not let brown! Add the garlic powder, chopped bacon, and let cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute. Add the flour and stir to combine, then cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
    • Add the half and half, broth/stock, salt, and pepper. Whisk for 1 minute, in small circles around the frying pan, until it starts to thicken. Then add the diced tomatoes. Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring constantly, for around 5 minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
    • Add the chicken, cooked pasta, and cheddar cheese and mix through. Let it cook for around 1 minute on the stove, then remove from heat.
    • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 2 minutes. Serve while it is still hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and oregano, if desired. This chicken bacon pasta bake can also be served with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh grape tomatoes on top if desired. If you would like to, sprinkle on a bit of red pepper flakes, too.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 683kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 2053mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 2.3mg
    DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?Comment and rate the recipe. Also follow us on Pinterest at @easyanddelish for more delish recipes.

     

    Filed Under: American Recipes, Easy And Delish, Easy Dinner Recipes Tagged With: (Bacon), Casserole, Cheese, chicken, Pasta

    Subscribe

    for your weekly recipe fix.

    Please read our privacy policies before subscribing

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Deb|EastofEdenCooking says

      July 26, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      Bursting with flavor and full on comfort food! What a fantastic dinner recipe!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        July 26, 2016 at 3:27 pm

        Thank you, Deb! We enjoyed it!!

        Reply
    2. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

      July 27, 2016 at 2:15 am

      oh my, this looks so scrummy! it is so cold here I could actually eat this for breakfast 🙂

      Reply
    3. Sugar et al. says

      July 27, 2016 at 5:01 am

      That looks incredible! I wish I could have a big bowl of it on this cold winter night. Mouth watering here:-)

      Reply
    4. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      July 27, 2016 at 9:32 am

      We all need tasty and satisfying dishes like this! And it’s a score when it’s quick to prepare. This looks great — terrific flavor. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

      July 27, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      Ummm…I like it, and here that we are in winter, this will come just perfect for us.

      Reply
    6. Amira says

      July 29, 2016 at 6:39 pm

      This is for sure a comfort dish to the whole family.. very nice recipe. pinned.

      Reply
    7. Raymund says

      August 03, 2016 at 5:45 am

      This is such a comfort meal, that creamy goodness will definitely please my palate anytime

      Reply
    8. Chris says

      June 12, 2017 at 12:34 am

      Hya just read recipe sounds yummy but in the ingredients what is half and Half?

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        June 12, 2017 at 6:52 am

        Hi Chris! Half and half contains half amount of whole milk and half amount of heavy creeam. Depending on where you live, you can buy ready in the supermarket or you can simply add 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream to the recipe instead. You do still have the option to use only whole milk instead which it is usually used to make the creamy sauce that goes in this baked pasta. The use of half and half makes this pasta richer but it is not essencial. You can use whole milk instead. Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Enriqueta Lemoine says

      May 15, 2018 at 8:52 am

      I’m not a chicken person but this casserole is something that my boys will love! Thanks for sharing…

      Reply
    10. Ale says

      May 16, 2018 at 10:03 am

      I have to try and make a pasta casserole, I ‘ve never made one and now I’m curious.

      Reply
    11. Silvia Martinez says

      May 30, 2018 at 9:06 am

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious and so easy to make, a winner in my book!

      Reply
    12. Silvia Martinez says

      May 30, 2018 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      This dish has everything my family loves, especially pasta, bacon and cheese!

      Reply
    13. Cathy says

      October 17, 2019 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      I made this pasta last evening. It was super comforting and delicious. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    14. Cesar Roberts says

      October 19, 2019 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      The most delicious pasta bake that I have ever made. Making this again soon for my family but this time I will make with sausage which is cheaper!

      Reply
    15. Mai says

      October 23, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken pasta bake was creamy and tasty. My family absolutely loved this dish!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




     

    Primary Sidebar

    Search This Site:

    Hi, I’m Denise Browning!

    I'm a professional Chef with an expertise in Brazilian food. I am also a busy mom of two girls, living in Texas. Here you will find budget-friendly, healthy Brazilian and Global Recipes made Easy and Delish! I'd love to help you feed your family healthy dinners (many low carb) with a few splurges because life is all about balance! Join our community and happy cooking!

    About Me

    ORDER NOW!

    Cover of The Complete 5-Ingredient Cookbook by Denise Browning

    GET YOUR COPY NOW!

    The easy keto dessert ebook cover

    Recipe Key

    Gluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeSugar FreeLow CarbVegetarianVeganWhole30PaleoKeto
    Subscribe for FREE Email Updates
    Receive EASY & DELISH recipes for free every week! Please check our PRIVACY POLICY!

     

    Marketing by
    Click here & join us on PINTEREST

    Visitors by Country

    free counters
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • PortuguêsPortuguês

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Recipes | Brazilian Recipes | Contact | Privacy Policy

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2020 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme

    8110shares