Ingredients

6 slices Good-quality smoky bacon, such as apple-wood smoked bacon
Salt and pepper
1 pound Whole wheat, short-cut pasta
2 pieces Skinless chicken breasts, lightly pounded
EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling
1/2 teaspoon Sweet smoked paprika
4 tablespoons Butter
1 Large onion, quartered lengthwise and very thinly sliced
2 Rounded tablespoons flour
1/2 cup Cloudy apple cider or chicken stock
2 cups Whole milk
2 tablespoons Chopped fresh thyme
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
1 1/2 cups Shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
1 cup Shredded Gruyere cheese
Chopped flat-leaf parsley or celery greens, for garnish

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