Description
Indulge in a plate of Delightful Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is easy to make and delivers incredible flavor that will impress your family and friends. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a culinary experience that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 6 oz bacon, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add the seasoned diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Return pasta, chicken, and bacon to the skillet; toss to combine. Add spinach if using; stir until wilted before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg