A cheesy and flavorful Jalapeño Penne Pasta dish made with three types of cheese, chicken, shrimp, and bacon. Perfect for cheese lovers and those looking for a hearty meal.
Step 1: Grate the block of Cracker Barrel cheese and set aside.
Step 2: Fry 5 slices of bacon and chop them.
Step 3: Cook pasta according to directions on the box, adding salt to the water generously.
Step 4: Season chicken on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and Tony Chachere’s seasoning.
Step 5: Season shrimp with the same seasonings used for chicken.
Step 6: Drizzle a skillet with around 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add 1 tablespoon of butter on medium heat.
Step 7: Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
Step 8: When chicken is done, slice it into pieces.
Step 9: Place shrimp in the same pan where the chicken was cooked, adding more oil and butter, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Step 10: Chop Jalapeño into small pieces and set aside.
Step 11: Add 2 cups of heavy cream to the pan on low heat.
Step 12: Add all of your cheeses.
Step 13: Add Tony Chachere’s seasoning, black pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic (season to your liking).
Step 14: Add diced Jalapeño to the sauce and stir for 2-3 minutes until it gets soft.
Step 15: Toss in penne pasta and stir, then add in shrimp, bacon, and chicken or top pasta with meat as per your preference. Enjoy!
