Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta
A rich and comforting skillet dish made with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Colander
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts sliced
- 6 strips bacon
- 300 g pasta penne or spaghetti
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and cook the sliced chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, mixing well.
- Return the cooked pasta, chicken, and bacon to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Protein: 35 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fat: 28 g
