SMOTHERED CHICKEN PASTA BAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Smothered Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by mrshermes2002

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon oil
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cups Green Giant Steamers frozen broccoli florets, cut into smaller pieces
3 slices precooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs; sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Cook chicken 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. In large bowl, mix soup, half-and-half and paprika; reserve 3/4 cup sauce. Stir in cooked pasta and frozen broccoli. Place pasta mixture in casserole; top with chicken thighs. Spoon reserved sauce over chicken thighs. Top with bacon. Cover and bake 20 minutes; uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce bubbles.