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Creamy Chicken Bacon Baked Spaghetti

This Creamy Chicken Bacon Baked Spaghetti is packed with some of my very favorite ingredients that make for an amazing weeknight dinner! It’s done in 30 minutes… and did I mention bacon?

Creamy Chicken Bacon Baked Spaghetti

This creamy pasta dish is about to become a weekly dinner rotation! One of our favorites. Another fantastic dinner recipe for you today. This baked spaghetti is such a treat. Talk about the best flavors! It’s creamy and perfect for feeding a crowd. Quick and simple to prepare too, enjoy!

Cook Spaghetti Until Al Dente

You’ll start by cooking your spaghetti noodles. Drain and set aside for a few minutes.

Finely chop your white onion.

Saute your onion and garlic for about 5 minutes, until softened.

Stir in your cooked chicken and bacon pieces.

Stir in your cooked pasta.

Heavy cream or milk.

Parmesan!

Transfer half of the pasta to baking dish, top with cheese then add remaining pasta and more cheese. Time to bake!

I mean……

This is a good one friends. Hope you enjoy!

Tips For Making Creamy Chicken Bacon Baked Spaghetti

*Be sure to not overcook your spaghetti noodles. In fact, undercook for 1 minute so they keep their bite.

*Use Rotisserie chicken, shredded to cut down on prep time.

*Pre-cook your bacon or use microwave bacon to save even more time.

*Store leftovers in an airtight container for no more than 3 days.

*When reheating, add a couple splashes of milk or cream to loosen sauce that thickens.

Creamy Chicken Bacon Baked Spaghetti

This Creamy Chicken Bacon Baked Spaghetti is packed with some of my very favorite ingredients that make for an amazing weeknight dinner! It's done in 30 minutes... and did I mention bacon?
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 522kcal
Author: Jenny
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Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thin spaghetti noodles
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 heaping cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
  • 12 strips cooked bacon cut into small pieces
  • 8 ounces heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside for a few minutes.
  • Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and bacon, cooking for another 5 minutes. Add cooked pasta, heavy cream, parmesan, salt and pepper. Transfer half of the pasta to prepared baking dish. Top with 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Top with remaining pasta and remaining cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and pasta hot. Remove from oven and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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