Creamy French Onion Chicken Pasta Bake with Savory Turkey Bacon
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A delicious and creamy pasta bake that combines French onion flavors with tender chicken and savory turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese of choice
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion until caramelized.
- Add the diced chicken to the onions and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta, bacon, and creamy mixture in a large baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg