Bacon-Swiss Penne
Bacon-Swiss Penne requires roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 10 and costs $1.67 per serving. One portion of this dish contains approximately 34g of protein, 33g of fat, and a total of 610 calories. 89 people found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. It works well as a main course. A mixture of bacon strips, pepper, milk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. With a spoonacular score of 72%, this dish is pretty good. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Penne with Swiss Chard and Kielbasa, Swiss Chard and Penne Soup, and Penne with Swiss Chard and Ricotta.
Servings: 10
Preparation duration: 35 minutes
Cooking duration: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
13 bacon strips
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 green onions, chopped
4 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
Equipment:
frying pan
paper towels
baking pan
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions Cook penne according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon in batches over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute chicken in butter and drippings until no longer pink. Add onions; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheeses, peas, pepper, thyme and bacon. Drain penne; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 10 servings. Originally published as Bacon-Swiss Penne in Taste of HomeAugust/September 2011, p36 Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 614 calories, 32 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 124 mg cholesterol, 651 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 39 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. Cook penne according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon in batches over medium heat until crisp.
3. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside.
4. Saute chicken in butter and drippings until no longer pink.
5. Add onions; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheeses, peas, pepper, thyme and bacon.
6. Drain penne; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat.
7. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top.
8. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
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