{"id":809,"date":"2024-03-13T18:36:22","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T19:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dumpshop.me\/?p=809"},"modified":"2024-04-26T10:35:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T10:35:47","slug":"uncle-phils-chicken-bacon-pasta-bake-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dumpshop.me\/index.php\/2024\/03\/13\/uncle-phils-chicken-bacon-pasta-bake-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Uncle Phil\u2019s Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake"},"content":{"rendered":"
Once you try Uncle Phil’s creamy chicken and bacon pasta bake you’ll never stop making it!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019ve recently started a series called \u2018Family Comforts\u2019 where I\u2019m sharing recipes from those who inspire me the most. Today we\u2019re tucking into my Uncle Phil\u2019s chicken and bacon pasta bake! I’ve tried this a couple of times since he showed me it recently and can tell you it is ridiculously good. Too good not to share in fact! For a little more back story check out the video in the recipe card below 😄<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Without sounding dramatic – these are life-changing. When I saw Uncle Phil take a stick of garlic bread and blitz it up in a food processor my jaw dropped. I mean maybe I’m late to the party, but garlic breadcrumbs? On a pasta bake??? Absolutely. And this won’t be the last you see me pulling this stunt either 😅<\/p>\n Process shots: add garlic bread to food processor (photo 1), blitz to a crumb-like texture (photo 2).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are a couple of different routes you could go with chicken and bacon pasta bake. You’ll most commonly see a tomato base or a cream base. This is the latter (let me know in the comments if you’d like a tomato version!).<\/p>\n The sauce is pretty simple to whip up and consists of 3 different components:<\/span><\/p>\n You’ll want to use streaky bacon as it’s much fattier than back bacon. This is important because we’ll be using the leftover fat to fry the onion. I recommend using smoked bacon for added flavour.<\/p>\n Rotisserie\/leftover cooked chicken works best, simply for ease. Although saying that you could fry up some chicken if you’d prefer.<\/p>\n Process shots: fry bacon then remove (photo 1), fry onion, garlic and anchovies (photo 2), melt butter then stir in flour (photo 3), whisk in liquids then stir in mustard, pepper and the cheese (photo 4), add cooked pasta, chicken and bacon (photo 5), stir to combine (photo 6).\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once it’s all combined just whack it in a large baking dish and level it off so it’s flat. From there, top with parmesan, breadcrumbs and plenty of oil spray.<\/p>\n The top will be golden and crisp, with the sauce rapidly bubbling around the edges. If you’re at all wary just pull it out early to check. Don’t overcook it or the sauce will dry out!<\/p>\n Process shots: add pasta to baking dish (photo 1), top with parmesan (photo 2), top with breadcrumbs and oil spray (photo 3), bake (photo 4).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Uncle Phil uses Penne, which is what I’ve gone for here, although any shortcut pasta will do!<\/p>\n You could use regular breadcrumbs if you’d prefer, or just leave them off and stick with just the parmesan on top (no extra oil spray needed).<\/p>\n They do add a good punch of flavour (not fishy at all) but you can leave them out if you wish. Just consider some added salt in the sauce.<\/p>\n This is best made fresh, but certainly don\u2019t waste leftovers. Just allow it to completely cool and tightly store in the fridge for up to a few days. Reheat until piping hot again.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Just let the bubbles die down a little before tucking in! No sides needed, this is a very rich and hearty dish 😋<\/p>\n For the other\u00a0\u2018Family Comforts\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0recipes check out these recipes:<\/p>\n Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for this chicken and bacon pasta bake shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\nGarlic Breadcrumbs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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What kind of bacon should I use?<\/em><\/h3>\n
What kind of chicken should I use?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
How do I know when the pasta bake is cooked?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
What kind of pasta should I use?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Do I have to add the garlic breadcrumbs?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Do I have to add the anchovies?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Can I prepare this ahead of time?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Serving Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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How to make Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(Full Recipe & Video)<\/h2>\n