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    Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole with Bacon and Peas

    September 21, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

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    Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole from 5DollarDinners.com

    Pasta + Alfredo + Bacon. This combo makes for a magical dinner!

    Throw in some chicken and peas and you’ve got yourself an amazing meal for the family. When people ask me how I’m going to afford feeding 4 teenage boys, I immediately think of meals like this that are hearty, filling and loaded with both carbs and protein. If I were ever to release a cookbook about feeding teenage boys on a budget, this would be the lead recipes in the pasta chapter 😉

    Hope you enjoy this creamy pasta delicious-ness!

    Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole from 5DollarDinners.com
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    Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole with Bacon and Peas

    Creamy and baked to perfection!
    Prep Time10 minutes
    Cook Time1 hour
    Servings - 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 12 oz ziti pasta
    • Olive oil, to coat pasta
    • 6 slices bacon
    • 2 large chicken breasts
    • 2 tsp garlic
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 5 oz grated Parmesan cheese
    • 8 oz cream cheese, cut into chunks
    • 15 oz can English peas, drained

    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with a little olive oil. Set aside until sauce is ready.
    • Cook the bacon on the stovetop over medium heat until crispy. Remove from stove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
    • In the saucepan with the bacon drippings, cook the chicken over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Let the chicken rest a few minutes on a cutting board. Cut into chunks and set aside.
    • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • In the same pan where you cooked the chicken, add the garlic and cook the garlic for about 2 minutes on medium heat. Pour in the cream and reduce heat. Stir until the cream comes to a very gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cream cheese. Stir until creamy and completely melted.
    • Pour the pasta into a casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir to combine. Sprinkle with chicken, bacon, and English peas. Bake for about 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
    • Serve Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole hot.
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    Filed Under: Budget Friendly Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Pasta Recipes

    Comments

    1. Bec @ Cook Love Eat says

      September 26, 2016 at 1:04 am

      Hi,
      I’m loving your freezeasy meals! And this pasta meal is great for hungry tummy’s – I know my family will love it – off to print and make – thanks – Bec

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    2. John says

      May 26, 2017 at 5:58 pm

      I wouldn’t know about feeding four boys. I only have one and a daughter, but we sure love this recipe. Thanks!

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