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Cheddar Bacon Chicken Rigatoni

A rich and creamy dish combining tender chicken, crispy bacon, and flavorful cheddar cheese with rigatoni pasta.

  • Total Time: 390 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb rigatoni pasta
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the chicken breasts to a Crockpot and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender.
  3. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy and drain on paper towels.
  4. Shred the cooked chicken in the Crockpot with two forks.
  5. Add the cooked bacon, heavy cream, chicken broth, and cheddar cheese to the Crockpot. Stir until combined.
  6. Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain.
  8. Serve the creamy chicken mixture over the rigatoni and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

For the best flavor, use freshly shredded cheddar cheese. Consider adding red pepper flakes for a kick.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 375 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 790mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: chicken, pasta, bacon, cheese, comfort food