Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4.5 cup

bow tie pasta

uncooked

4 unit

mushroom stems and pieces

drained

0.25 cup

onion

chopped

0.25 cup

butter

cubed

0.5 cup

all-purpose flour

0.5 tsp

ground nutmeg

2 cup

heavy whipping cream

1 cup

chicken broth

3 cup

broccoli

frozen chopped, thawed

2.5 cup

chicken

cubed cooked

14.5 unit

diced tomatoes

drained

8 slice

bacon

cooked, crumbled

0.5 cup

Parmesan cheese

grated, divided

3 tbsp

sherry

0.5 cup

almonds

sliced, toasted

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~4 min

Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions until al dente.

Step 3
~4 min

Drain pasta and set aside.

Step 4
~4 min

In a Dutch oven or large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 5
~4 min

Add chopped onion and drained mushroom stems and pieces.

Step 6
~4 min

Sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until onion is tender.

Step 7
~4 min

Whisk in all-purpose flour and ground nutmeg until blended.

Step 8
~4 min

Gradually add heavy whipping cream and chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 9
~4 min

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.

Step 10
~4 min

Stir in the cooked pasta, thawed chopped broccoli, cubed cooked chicken, drained diced tomatoes, crumbled cooked bacon, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and sherry or additional chicken broth.

Step 11
~4 min

Transfer the mixture to a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~4 min

Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and sliced toasted almonds over the top.

Step 13
~4 min

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast the almonds for a richer flavor.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Use different types of pasta for variation.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Side salad with vinaigrette
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food staple in American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Potlucks
Family gatherings
Holiday meals

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Weeknight meal
Party
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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