I was fortunate to inherit my grandmother's recipe book, which includes the recipe for this rich and cheesy casserole. I've been eating it for years and still can't get enough.-Joseph Sortor, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook penne according to package directions., 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., 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., 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 32g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
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Cheryl Range
c@aol.comI made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and Swiss cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Raj Shikder
r.shikder36@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and it tasted great! I used a whole wheat penne pasta and it was still really good. I will definitely be making this again!
Abrity Mazumder
mazumder42@gmail.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and Swiss cheese were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Busulwa Marc
busulwa.marc@hotmail.co.ukThis was a great recipe! I used a gluten-free penne pasta and it turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the bacon and Swiss cheese were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Tohen islam
tohen.islam66@hotmail.comI made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and Swiss cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Shohan Ajmer
a@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and it tasted great! I used a whole wheat penne pasta and it was still really good. I will definitely be making this again!
De Roth
d_roth@yahoo.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and Swiss cheese were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Antonio Pena
pena-a43@hotmail.frThis was a great recipe! I used a gluten-free penne pasta and it turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the bacon and Swiss cheese were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Emily Lanois
e58@yahoo.comI made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and Swiss cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Rana Rana
r_r@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and it tasted great! I used a whole wheat penne pasta and it was still really good. I will definitely be making this again!
Adeyemi Demilade
adeyemi-demilade@gmail.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and Swiss cheese were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Sulit CG
sulit-cg62@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! I used a gluten-free penne pasta and it turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the bacon and Swiss cheese were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
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iqbal.z@gmail.comI made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and Swiss cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
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j-teye@hotmail.comThis dish was easy to make and it tasted great! I used a whole wheat penne pasta and it was still really good. I will definitely be making this again!
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s_s43@gmail.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and Swiss cheese were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
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h_m@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! I used a gluten-free penne pasta and it turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the bacon and Swiss cheese were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Nur Hakim
hakim_nur32@hotmail.frI made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and Swiss cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Laura Jones
joneslaura29@yahoo.comThis dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I used a whole wheat penne pasta and it was still really good.. I will definitely be making this again!