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Baked chicken and pancetta penne
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5 from 1 vote

Baked Chicken and Pancetta Pasta

Course: dinner
Author: Wanda Baker

Ingredients

  • 4 slices pancetta, diced into larger pieces
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • spices like a blend or Old Bay
  • 1 lb 450-500g penne
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 cups provolone, grated
  • 1 cup Parmesan, grated
  • 1/2 cup asiago, grated
  • 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • spray cooking oil
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray casserole dish with oil and set aside.
  • In a large nonstick pan cook pancetta over medium heat. Remove with slotted spoon onto paper towel lined plate. Leave grease in pan.
  • Half chicken breasts lengthwise. Season chicken with salt, pepper and spices. Add to hot pan with leftover grease and cook until no longer pink (3-5 minutes). Remove to plate and tent with tin foil.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and lay out on baking sheet to cool off without sticking.
  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and garlic cooking for about 1 minute. Pour in a little milk and whisk until combined. Continue to pour in milk while whisking frequently bringing to a boil. It will thicken as it heats up. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in 1.5 cups provolone, 1/2 cup parmesan and 1/4 cup asiago.
  • Slice or shred chicken and mix with bacon, sundried tomatoes and noodles. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining provolone, parmesan and asiago on top.
  • Baked, uncovered, for about 25 minutes or until top is starting to brown and bubbling.
  • Serve immediately as is or with a side salad and drizzle of olive oil on top.