Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 4 slice bacon (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup half & half
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • pinch ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 5 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 8 ounces pre-cooked chicken (diced)
  • 2 cup frozen peas
  • 16 ounce box frozen cheese pierogies
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a medium sauce pan over medium high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon and remove and place on a paper towel to drain. Leave bacon drippings in the pan.
  • Meanwhile evenly lay pierogies in a baking dish.
  • Add butter and flour. Whisk to combine. Cook for about 3 minutes to cook out the flour-y taste. Add chicken broth, half & half, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, cayenne, and pepper. Whisk until combined. Add Italian cheese and about half of Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Add frozen peas and chicken. Stir to combine. Bring to a bubble, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour chicken and cheese mixture over pierogies. Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until top is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Remove from oven sprinkle with bacon and parsley. Serve and enjoy!