Penne Chicken Alfredo with Bacon

A quick, easy & delicious pasta dish everyone will love!  Perfect as a fast, weeknight meal this Penne Chicken Alfredo with Bacon is made with Barilla Pronto Pasta and Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Strips, taking the extra prep work out of cooking, and giving you extra time with your family at the table!

Ingredients

• 1 box (12 oz) Barilla Pronto Penne Pasta
• 2 c. Tyson Grilled and Ready Chicken Strips (thawed), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 strips, cooked bacon, chopped
• Alfredo Sauce:
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 1/2 c. half and half
• 1 c. shredded Parmesan-Reggiano cheese, plus more for topping
• fresh ground pepper, to taste (6-8 grinds of pepper grinder)
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, add the Barilla Pronto Pasta, 3 c. water, and a bit of salt to taste. Following the directions on the package, set burner on high, and cook for 10 minutes. No need to drain.
2. While pasta cooks, in a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk for about 2 minutes. Add the half and half and continue to whisk until it thickens, in about 5 minutes. Add the cheese, and stir until melted. Stir in the pepper and nutmeg.
3. Once the pasta finishes cooking, add the Alfredo sauce, chopped chicken, and bacon. Fold the ingredients together until the Alfredo sauce coats all ingredients. Serve directly from skillet, or add to baking dishes, and top with additional Parmesan cheese, and heat in preheated 400 degree oven for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and slightly golden brown. Let dishes cool before serving. Enjoy!

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