Creamy Chicken & Veggie Penne Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken & Veggie Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb chicken fajita meat, chopped; 8 oz penne pasta; 8 slice bacon, chopped; 1 large zucchini, chopped; 1 large yellow squash, chopped; 1/2 large onion, chopped; 2 cup Monterey Jack cheese; 1 can alfredo sauce; 2 tbsp Italian blend seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Cook chicken until done.
3
Set aside to cool.
4
While the chicken is cooking, boil pasta till al'dente, drain and set aside.
5
While the chicken and pasta are cooking, fry bacon until almost crisp, drain and add chopped veggies.
6
Saute till soft.
7
Drain any additional grease and set aside.
8
To assemble: mix pasta, alfredo, 1 1/2 cups of cheese and seasonings.
9
Stir in bacon, veggies and chopped chicken.
10
Pour into a 13x9 casserole dish sprayed well with nonstick spray.
11
Top with remaining cheese and bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is beginning to brown and it's hot and bubbly.

1054

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb chicken fajita meat, chopped, 8 oz penne pasta, 8 slice bacon, chopped, 1 large zucchini, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Chicken & Veggie Penne 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Chicken & Veggie Penne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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