Cooking For Two: Chicken, Bacon And Caramelized On

Name: Cooking For Two: Chicken, Bacon And Caramelized Onion Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Butter; 1 Onion [sliced thinly]; 1 cup Penne Pasta [uncooked]; 2 tablespoons Flour; 1 1/2 cups Milk; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Pepper; 1 cup Gruyere Cheese [shredded]; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese [grated]; 1 cup Chicken [cooked, shredded]; 3 slices Bacon [cooked, crumbled]; 2/3 cup Bread Crumbs; 1 tablespoon Butter [melted]

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons Butter
1 Onion [sliced thinly]
1 cup Penne Pasta [uncooked]
2 tablespoons Flour
1 1/2 cups Milk
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 cup Gruyere Cheese [shredded]
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese [grated]
1 cup Chicken [cooked, shredded]
3 slices Bacon [cooked, crumbled]
2/3 cup Bread Crumbs
1 tablespoon Butter [melted]

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1. Heat oven to 425u00b0F. In 7-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are browned. Remove from heat.
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2. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package to al dente; drain.
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3. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Beat in milk, salt and pepper with whisk; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; beat in Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. Add cooked pasta, chicken, bacon and browned onions; gently stir to combine. Transfer to same 7-inch cast-iron skillet.
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4. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle over top of pasta mixture. Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons Butter, 1 Onion [sliced thinly], 1 cup Penne Pasta [uncooked], 2 tablespoons Flour, and more.

Yes, Cooking For Two: Chicken, Bacon And Caramelized Onion Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cooking For Two: Chicken, Bacon And Caramelized Onion Pasta Bake

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