Cheesy Bacon Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

Ingredients:

8 ounces penne or your favorite pasta
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

Cook Pasta:

1. Cook the pasta as per package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

 

Cook Bacon:

2. In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.

 

Season and Cook Chicken:

3. Season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried Italian seasoning.
4. In the same skillet used for bacon, cook the seasoned chicken until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

 

Sauté Broccoli:

5. In the same skillet, sauté broccoli for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.

 

Make Cheese Sauce:

6. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
7. Add shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Stir until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth.

 

Combine Ingredients:

8. Return the cooked chicken and bacon to the skillet.
9. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until well coated in the cheesy sauce.
10. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.

 

Final Seasoning and Garnish:

11. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper, if needed.
12. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

 

Serve:

13. Serve the Cheesy Bacon Chicken Pasta with Broccoli hot and enjoy!

 

This indulgent pasta dish, rich with cheese, bacon, and chicken, is a delightful treat. Feel free to personalize it with your favorite ingredients and savor the delicious result!