Bacon-Swiss Penne

By á-1455

Ingredients

• Topping:
• 12 oz uncoooked penne pasta
• 13 bacon strips
• 1 1/2 LBS boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp butter
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 3 tbsp flour
• 4 cups milk
• 12 oz shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese or Mozzarella
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 3/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook penne according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon in batches over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 4 tsp drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside.

3. 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 2 minutes or until thickend. Stir in cheese, peas, pepper, thyme and bacon.

4. Drain penne; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13*9 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.