Chicken And Bacon Pasta Bake

Name: Chicken And Bacon Pasta Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, British
Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp flour ((plain/all purpose)); 600 ml (2 ½ cups) milk (use skimmed for lighter version); 180 g (2 cups) strong cheddar (, grated ); 2 tsp mustard powder (or 2 tsp Dijon mustard); 1 tsp garlic powder ((not garlic salt)); 1 tsp salt; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg (, optional); 400 g (14oz) rigatoni pasta (or your favourite dried pasta); 150 g (⅔ cup) diced bacon (or pancetta cubes); 1 yellow onion (finely diced); 400 g (14oz) sweet corn (from a tin, drained); 450 g (1 lb) cooked chicken (diced); 1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan; Large handful fresh parsley (, chopped, divided); Salt and pepper (, to season)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

This Chicken And Bacon Pasta Bake is a true family favourite. Chicken, bacon and sweetcorn mixed with cheese sauce and pasta and baked till golden.... SO YUMMY!

Updated at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:51:18 GMT