Best 8 Italian Cheesy Bacon Chicken Pasta Bake Recipes

EASY CHICKEN AND BACON PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling water as instructed on the packet (usually about 10 minutes). Remove the pasta from the water and drain about 2 minutes BEFORE the end of the cooking time.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan. I like to use a wok as it's good for frying and cooking the sauce in.
• Fry off the bacon for 5 mins, then add the chicken and fry for about 5 minutes until coloured all over.
• Add the onions, garlic and courgettes and cook until just softened and the chicken is cooked through. About 10 minutes.
• While everything else is cooking, put the cornflour into a mug and mix with a small amount of the measured milk until it forms a paste.
• Put the remaining milk into a sauce pan over a medium heat. Pour in the cornflour 'slurry' and whisk for about 5 minutes until it thickens, whisking often.
• Add half of the cheese to the white sauce, plus salt and pepper, and whisk until it's thick.
• Preheat the grill.
• Add the drained, cooked pasta to the bacon, chicken and vegetables, plus the sauce, and sprinkle the cheese on top.
• Put under the grill for about 10 minutes until crispy and bubbling.

CHEESY PASTA BAKE WITH CHICKEN AND BACON RECIPE

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.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 °F. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a very large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until onion is tender. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Stir in milk, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in chicken, 3 cups cheese, salt, pepper and sugar. Stir in pasta. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

CHICKEN BACON PASTA BAKE

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.

CHICKEN-BACON-RANCH PASTA BAKE

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.

CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Add garlic, then brown the chicken.
• Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
• Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.
• Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28x18 cm or 33x23 cm) baking dish.
• Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.
• Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella (115 grams) and ½ cup (55 grams) of parmesan.
• Broil 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
• Enjoy!

CANADIAN BACON AND CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook pasta according to package directions without added fat or salt.
• In a large skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray sauté chicken, onion, garlic, green pepper for 10-15 minutes.
• Add zucchini, tomatoes, tomato paste and red pepper.
• Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• In a prepared 9-x 13-inch baking dish layer pasta, ricotta cheese, Canadian bacon and sauce.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and dish is warmed throughout.

CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.
• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.