Chicken Carbonara Pasta Bake
Holly Lofthouse
Updated Mar 23, 2018
Traditional Carbonara pasta turned into an amazing pasta bake that’s sure to become a family-favorite!
More About This Recipe
- You don’t have to go to Italy to sample this chicken carbonara recipe. The origin of carbonara is still a mystery, but we’re happy it’s still popular today, and is even easier to make in your own kitchen. The word “carbonara” refers to the pasta sauce which is made by combining bacon, egg and cream. The combination of the creamy Alfredo sauce, bits of bacon and egg make this dish a true carbonara feast, and the added protein from the chicken helps to keep you satisfied. This recipe proves that bacon and chicken together is never a bad idea. Feel the same way? We have more recipes you’ll enjoy like our Chicken-Bacon Alfredo Penne Casserole or this Bacon Chicken Bake. There’s no need to chicken out! Whether you’re a novice cook or an expert, our easy chicken recipes are made for every level.
Chicken Carbonara Pasta Bake
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 45 min
- Ingredients 8
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 12 oz uncooked penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, chopped
- 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce
- 6 slices bacon, cooked, chopped (6 tablespoons)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Cook 12 oz uncooked penne pasta as directed on package until al dente. Drain.
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Step2Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
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Step3In large bowl, combine drained cooked pasta, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, chopped, 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce, 3 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon pepper; stir gently to combine. Pour mixture in baking dish.
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Step4Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven. Top evenly with remaining 3 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon and 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over top before serving.
Nutrition
700
Calories
35g
Total Fat
40g
Protein
55g
Total Carbohydrate
2g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 700
- Calories from Fat
- 310
- Total Fat
- 35g
- 53%
- Saturated Fat
- 19g
- 95%
- Trans Fat
- 1g
- Cholesterol
- 170mg
- 56%
- Sodium
- 970mg
- 40%
- Potassium
- 320mg
- 9%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 55g
- 18%
- Dietary Fiber
- 3g
- 12%
- Sugars
- 2g
- Protein
- 40g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 20%
- 20%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 35%
- 35%
- Iron
- 15%
- 15%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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