BUTTERNUT SQUASH PENNE WITH CHICKEN, BACON AND SPINACH
The most delicious fall/wintertime recipe, hands down. I don't have the patience to roast squash and this is a great way to get picky kids to eat healthy vegetables.
Provided by LizzyGirl09
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 13x9 pan liberally with non-stick spray. Start a pot of 5 qt water with liberal salt for the penne.
- Cook bacon until crisp over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet. Drain bacon over paper towels and reserve 3 TBSP fat in pan.
- Salt and pepper chicken pieces. Cook chicken breast pieces in the bacon fat for about 4 minutes, until no longer pink in the center. Reserve chicken and tent with foil.
- Add enough olive oil to coat pan; add squash, salt, pepper and sage. Cover pan and stir occasionally for 5-7 minutes, until squash is semi-soft. Add onion and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, until onion is translucent. Add garlic, red pepper, and spinach to skillet and cook until spinach is wilted, 3-4 minutes.
- Do not cook your penne until al dente; it will continue to cook in the oven. Only cook for about 7 minutes.
- In a seperate saucepan cook flour over medium heat, gradually adding milk and whisking continuously until boiling. Boil for two minutes or until thickened; remove from heat and add cheese, stirring until melted.
- Add flour/milk/cheese mixture to pasta; add pasta to squash mixture. Stir in the cooked chicken and crumbled bacon. Add more milk if mixture is too thick. Spread mixture into 13x9 pan; sprinkle more cheese on top if desired. Cook in oven 15-20 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbling. Let cool for 10-15 minutes; serve.
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Princess Black
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over from dinner, and this is a great way to use them up. The squash and spinach are also great additions. This dish is a great way to get your kids to
Anu Budathoki
[email protected]This dish is delicious and healthy. The butternut squash is a great source of vitamins and minerals, and the chicken and bacon provide protein. The spinach adds a nice touch of color and nutrition. I feel good about serving this dish to my family.
Mosaddek Hossain_2
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's a go-to meal for me. I usually serve it with a side of rice or quinoa.
Dewanna Olvera
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The butternut squash and chicken cook quickly, and the bacon and spinach add a lot of flavor. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
Tejendra Budhathoki
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was juicy and tender, the squash was sweet and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The spinach was a great addition, too. It added a nice touch of color and nutrition.
Mehar Saab
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The combination of butternut squash, chicken, bacon, and spinach is perfect. I also loved the creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Muhammad Habib Ullah
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the crispy bacon and the creamy sauce. It's a great weeknight meal.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash was roasted to perfection and had a slightly sweet flavor that really complemented the chicken and bacon. The spinach added a nice touch of color and nutrition.
Md Razu
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The only thing I changed was that I added a bit more garlic. My husband and I both loved it.
Emranul Haque
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The butternut squash, chicken, and bacon flavors meld together perfectly, and the spinach adds a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.