Cheesy Chicken Bacon Broccoli Pasta Recipe
This pasta honestly has so much going for it. It’s like an ultra-creamy, cheesy broccoli soup with bacon, chicken, and pasta. Seriously what on earth could be better?? Cheesy. Bacon. Pasta. Need I say more??
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick cut bacon, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 cups diced onion (about 1 onion)
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite sized pieces
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 (10 oz) can tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz (about 3 cups) penne pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
- In a large pot with high sides, or a dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. In the same pot with the bacon grease, arrange the chicken in a single layer.
- Cook for 5 minutes until golden and browned, flipping once halfway through. Remove with a slotted spoon to the plate with the bacon.
- If necessary, remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the pan. Increase heat to high, add the onions and broccoli, and cook until the onions are golden and brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Decrease heat to low, add garlic and stir to combine until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove all the veggies to the plate with the chicken and bacon.
- Add the broth, cream, pasta, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the chicken, bacon, and veggies back into the pot and stir to combine until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the cheese and stir until smooth and melted. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 329g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 441 | |
| Calories from Fat 298 | 68% |
| Total Fat 33.43g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 15.39g | 62% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium 970mg | 40% |
| Potassium 564mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 10.77g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 3.67g | 2% |
| Protein 25.23g | 40% |
