Creamy Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake
This recipe is a budget and family-friendly dinner that everyone will love! Made with tender chicken, pasta, sour cream, and cream soup, it’s layered with plenty of melted cheese and baked until bubbly and golden. Easy to make, hearty, and absolutely delicious, it's perfect for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
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Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until just slightly firm, then drain and set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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Stir the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the bacon into the sauce mixture. Then spread the mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon evenly on top.
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Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and enjoy!