Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake

This chicken bacon pasta bake by Kitchen Sanctuary is now my favorite recipe! It has everything that I love–chicken, bacon, cheese, and tomato. The flavors are just the best. It surely is the perfect lunch or dinner dish for your whole family!

Ingredients:

• 4 1/2 cups of dried pasta
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 3 large chicken breasts (cut into bite-size chunks)
• 1 large onion (peeled and chopped)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (de-seeded and chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (de-seeded and chopped)
• a pinch of salt and pepper
• 2 cloves of garlic (peeled and minced)
• 1 tablespoon of tomato puree
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 14 oz of chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of double heavy cream
• 3 packed cups of fresh baby spinach
• 6 rashers cooked bacon (chopped)
• 1 picked cup of strong cheddar cheese (grated)
• 1 picked cup of mozzarella (grated)
• small bunch of parsley (roughly torn)

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Instructions:

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 375F. Get a large pan, fill it with water, and let it boil. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than recommended time on the pack. Once cooked, drain.

Step 2:

While cooking the pasta, add oil to a large frying pan and place over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken, and cook until just sealed for about 5 minutes.

Step 3:

Add chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Next, add chopped peppers, salt, pepper, garlic, tomato puree, oregano, and thyme. Mix and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4:

Add the tomatoes and cream. Mix and bring it to a gentle bubble.

Step 5:

Next, add the pasta, spinach, and cooked bacon. Stir, then transfer to a large baking dish. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top. Place it inside the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6:

Once done baking, remove it from the oven and top it with parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake