Name: Bacon-Swiss Penne
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta -; 13 bacon strips -; 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes -; 3 tablespoons butter -; 6 green onions, chopped -; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour -; 4 cups 2% milk -; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese -; 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese -; 1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed -; 3/4 teaspoon pepper -; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -; Topping: -; 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs -; 2 tablespoons butter, melted -

Recipe information

Cooking:

35 min.

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Ingredients for - Bacon-Swiss Penne

1. 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta -

2. 13 bacon strips -

3. 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes -

4. 3 tablespoons butter -

5. 6 green onions, chopped -

6. 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour -

7. 4 cups 2% milk -

8. 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese -

9. 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese -

10. 1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed -

11. 3/4 teaspoon pepper -

12. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -

13. Topping: -

14. 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs -

15. 2 tablespoons butter, melted -

How to cook deliciously - Bacon-Swiss Penne

1. Stage

Cook penne according to package directions.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

Drain penne; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-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.