BUTTERNUT SQUASH PENNE WITH CHICKEN, BACON AND SPINACH
The most delicious fall/wintertime recipe, hands down. I don't have the patience to roast squash and this is a great way to get picky kids to eat healthy vegetables.
Provided by LizzyGirl09
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 13x9 pan liberally with non-stick spray. Start a pot of 5 qt water with liberal salt for the penne.
- Cook bacon until crisp over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet. Drain bacon over paper towels and reserve 3 TBSP fat in pan.
- Salt and pepper chicken pieces. Cook chicken breast pieces in the bacon fat for about 4 minutes, until no longer pink in the center. Reserve chicken and tent with foil.
- Add enough olive oil to coat pan; add squash, salt, pepper and sage. Cover pan and stir occasionally for 5-7 minutes, until squash is semi-soft. Add onion and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, until onion is translucent. Add garlic, red pepper, and spinach to skillet and cook until spinach is wilted, 3-4 minutes.
- Do not cook your penne until al dente; it will continue to cook in the oven. Only cook for about 7 minutes.
- In a seperate saucepan cook flour over medium heat, gradually adding milk and whisking continuously until boiling. Boil for two minutes or until thickened; remove from heat and add cheese, stirring until melted.
- Add flour/milk/cheese mixture to pasta; add pasta to squash mixture. Stir in the cooked chicken and crumbled bacon. Add more milk if mixture is too thick. Spread mixture into 13x9 pan; sprinkle more cheese on top if desired. Cook in oven 15-20 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbling. Let cool for 10-15 minutes; serve.
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Rosie Clarke
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the chicken was tender and juicy. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of spinach, which added a nice pop of color and freshness. This dish is
Atilola Ziinat
[email protected]This dish was a bit hit and miss. The butternut squash was delicious and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. However, the chicken was a bit dry and the bacon was a bit too crispy. Overall, it was an okay dish, but I probably wouldn't make it again.
Ninja
[email protected]I was really looking forward to trying this dish, but I was disappointed. The butternut squash was undercooked and the sauce was bland. The chicken and bacon were cooked well, but they couldn't save the dish. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Asif Ranjha
[email protected]This dish was a great success! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The butternut squash was roasted perfectly and the chicken was tender and juicy. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
Ibraheemiscool Almtour
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The butternut squash was a bit too mushy for my taste and the sauce was a bit too thin. The chicken and bacon were cooked well, but they didn't really stand out. Overall, it was an average dish that I probably would
Madjou Barry
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the chicken was tender and juicy. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of spinach, which added a nice pop of color and freshness. This dish is definitely a
md afaj
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit time-consuming. It took me longer than the recipe said it would. However, the end result was worth it. The dish was delicious and my family loved it. I would definitely make it again, but I would allow myself more time
PUBGtipsand tricks110
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less butternut squash or maybe a different type of squash, like acorn squash. The chicken and bacon were cooked well, but the sauce was a bit bland. Overall, it was an
Hector. I Hermosillo
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The butternut squash was a nice change from the usual pasta dishes and the bacon and spinach added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Arbee Cotton
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The butternut squash was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a deli
Zain's Craft
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The butternut squash was sweet and creamy, the chicken was tender and juicy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The spinach added a nice pop of color and freshness. Overall, this was a delicious
Learnmore Machiko
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The butternut squash and bacon added a unique and delicious flavor to the pasta. I will definitely be making this again.