Chicken Bacon Casserole

• slices quality bacon↗6 slices
• boneless skinless chicken breasts↗4 -5
• cream of chicken soup2
• shredded monterey jack cheese2 cups
• spiral shaped pasta↗1
• garlic powder↗1 tablespoon
• salt and pepper, to taste1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Cook and crumble bacon. Set aside for later use. While cooking, cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

3. 3

   In same pan as bacon, cook chicken in bacon drippings. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   While chicken is cooking, cook pasta as directed. Drain and return to pan.

5. 5

   Add chicken, cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup of cheese. Mix well.

6. 6

   Pour mixture into sprayed 9x13 pan.

7. 7

   Top mixture with crumbled bacon and remaining cheese.

8. 8

   Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and beginning to brown on top.