Easy Cheesy Chicken and Bacon Pasta Casserole Recipe - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

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