Best 6 Cheesy Chicken And Bacon No Boil Pasta Bake Recipes

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Are you craving a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the irresistible flavors of cheese, chicken, bacon, and pasta? Look no further than the cheesy chicken and bacon no boil pasta bake! This delectable dish is not only easy to make but also packed with mouthwatering ingredients that will satisfy your taste buds. The combination of tender chicken, crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you wanting more. With minimal prep and cooking time, this pasta bake is perfect for busy weeknight dinners, lazy weekends, or a hearty meal with friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate cheesy chicken and bacon no boil pasta bake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE CHEESY PASTA BAKE RECIPE WITH CHICKEN, BACON AND SPINACH



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Simple cheesy pasta bake recipe with chicken, bacon, and spinach - one for the regular recipe rotation! Getting the kids to eat plenty of veg can be a real struggle. Often left until the end, when they claim they're too full to eat any more (yet they miraculously can fit in a bit of dessert!), it can make mealtimes go on seemingly forever.

Provided by Nicky Corbishley

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 1/2 cups dried pasta shapes (I used rigatoni)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 large chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, de-seeded and chopped
pinch of salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tbsp tomato puree
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
2 x 14oz cans chopped tomatoes
½ cup heavy cream
3 packed cups fresh baby spinach
8 rashers cooked bacon, chopped
1 packed cup strong cheddar cheese, shredded
1 packed cup mozzarella, shredded
Small bunch parsley, roughly torn

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375f. Boil a large pan of water and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than recommended on the pack. Drain.
  • Whilst the pasta is cooking, heat the oil on medium heat, in a large skillet. Add the chicken, and cook until just sealed - about 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened. Add the bell peppers, along with the salt, pepper, garlic, tomato puree, oregano, and thyme. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the canned tomatoes and cream, bring to a gentle bubble, then add the pasta, spinach, and cooked bacon. Stir everything together, then transfer to a large baking dish.
  • Top with the cheddar and mozzarella, and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.
  • Take out of the oven and top with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 122 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 29 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 652 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat

BAKE UP THIS 1-PAN CHICKEN BACON CASSEROLE TONIGHT!



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Nobody wants to spend their evening waiting for a huge pot of water to boil. Luckily, this unique pasta recipe cooks entirely in the oven, saving precious time

Provided by Leo Danzig

Categories     Main Dishes, Pasta

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces, softened
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
1/2 cup Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread spaghetti evenly in dish; set aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until browned. Reduce heat to medium. Add broth and cream cheese; heat to simmering. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to break up cream cheese pieces, until combined. (Mixture may appear grainy but will become smooth during baking.)
  • Pour chicken mixture over spaghetti in baking dish; stir. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until spaghetti is soft and chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • In medium bowl, mix bacon, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and melted butter. Stir spaghetti mixture; sprinkle with topping. Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750 per serving

CHEESY PASTA BAKE WITH CHICKEN AND BACON RECIPE



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Cheesy Pasta Bake With Chicken And Bacon - a family favourite (and it makes great leftovers too!).

Provided by Nicky Corbishley

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

400 g dried pasta shapes ((I used rigatoni))
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 large chicken breasts (cut into bitesize chunks)
1 large onion (peeled and chopped)
1 red bell pepper (de-seeded and chopped)
1 yellow bell pepper (de-seeded and chopped)
pinch of salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
1 tbsp tomato puree
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
800 g tinned chopped tomatoes
120 ml double (heavy) cream
100 g fresh baby spinach
6 rashers cooked bacon (chopped)
100 g strong cheddar cheese (grated)
100 g mozzarella (grated)
Small bunch parsley (roughly torn)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 190c/375f. Boil a large pan of water and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than recommended on the pack. Drain.
  • Whilst the pasta is cooking, heat the oil on a medium heat, in a large frying pan. Add the chicken, and cook until just sealed - about 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened.
  • Add the chopped peppers, salt, pepper, garlic, tomato puree, oregano and thyme. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tinned tomatoes and cream, bring to a gentle bubble, then add the pasta, spinach and cooked bacon. Stir everything together, then transfer to a large baking dish.
  • Top with the cheddar and mozzarella, and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.
  • Take out of the oven and top with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 637 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BACON NO-BOIL PASTA BAKE



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Why boil pasta when you can just cover it in yummy sauce and cook it in the oven? This cheesy chicken and bacon pasta bake is quick, easy and delicious!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
8 oz cream cheese, cut in 1-inch pieces, softened
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread spaghetti evenly in dish; set aside.
  • Sprinkle salt over chicken. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until browned. Add broth and cream cheese. Reduce heat to medium; heat to simmering. Stir constantly 1 to 2 minutes, breaking up cream cheese pieces, until combined. Mixture may appear grainy but will become smooth during baking.
  • Pour chicken mixture over pasta in dish; stir. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until noodles are soft and inside of chicken is no longer pink. Stir mixture.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix bacon, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over baked pasta mixture. Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1390 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

CHICKEN BACON PASTA BAKE



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Cheesy chicken bacon pasta bake is a simple family dinner perfect for a weeknight meal. Comforting, easy to prepare, and freezer-friendly!

Provided by Andrea Soranidis - The Petite Cook

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

400 g penne pasta
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
220 g chicken breast (cut into small strips or chunks)
150 g smoked bacon (cut into small chunks)
350 g tomato sauce (or a jar of pasta sauce)
sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
125 g mozzarella (grated)
125 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
handful fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180°C (360°F) or 160°C (with fan option on) or gas mark 4.
  • Place a large pan of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Lightly season with sea salt, then add the pasta and cook for about 7-9 minutes.
  • Look at the instructions on your pasta packaging. See how long it tells you to boil the penne for, and drain the pasta 3-4 minutes before this time.
  • Whilst the pasta cooks, heat a skillet to medium heat, add the olive oil and the chicken and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until crispy, for about 4-5 minutes, then transfer on a plate covered with kitchen paper to absorb the grease in excess.
  • Drain the pasta al dente, and transfer the pasta back into the pan. Add in the tomato sauce, chicken and bacon and mix all the ingredients. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the ingredients in a 6x8 inches baking dish or an oven-friendly pan, and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and mozzarella all over the top.
  • Bake the chicken and bacon pasta for around 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden brown. If you want some nice crunchy brown spots, set the baking dish under the grill for 2-3 minutes extra. Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 1039 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN-BACON-RANCH PASTA BAKE



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A delicious and easy pasta bake that is full bacon ranch flavor.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 slices cooked bacon, divided
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 cup shredded Cheddar Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and ranch dressing mix; whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese; cook until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Crumble 6 slices bacon and stir into sauce.
  • Combine cooked pasta and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Pour sauce on top and mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with Cheddar Jack cheese and crumble remaining 2 slices of bacon on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 785.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 163.4 mg, Fat 49.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 26.4 g, Sodium 868 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet to brown the chicken and bacon. This will help to prevent overcrowding and ensure that the meat is cooked evenly.
  • If you don't have a large skillet, you can cook the chicken and bacon in batches. Just be sure to drain the grease from the pan after each batch.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in your pasta bake. This will give the dish a more complex flavor. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, and Gruyère.
  • If you don't have any cooked pasta on hand, you can use uncooked pasta in this recipe. Just be sure to add an extra cup of water to the baking dish.
  • Serve the pasta bake with a side of crusty bread or a salad.

Conclusion:

This cheesy chicken and bacon pasta bake is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great dish to serve at potlucks and parties. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, this pasta bake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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