Cheesy Chicken and Bacon Pasta Casserole Recipe to Enjoy - Perfect Savory 450

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 12 oz (340 g) uncooked pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsps butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)
• ¼ cup chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste