Slow Cooker Cheesy Penne with Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham Delight
A rich and creamy dish featuring penne pasta, turkey bacon, and chicken ham, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop.
- In the slow cooker, combine the penne pasta, chicken ham, crispy turkey bacon, and spices.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream, and stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Add shredded cheese in the last 30 minutes of cooking, stirring until melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Great for meal prep; just reheat leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, cheesy penne, turkey bacon, chicken ham, comfort food
Find it online: https://www.chirpychef.com/slow-cooker-cheesy-penne/