Chicken and Bacon Pasta
Savor the ultimate comfort food with Chicken and Bacon Pasta, featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 770kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz pasta penne or your choice
- 12 slices bacon chopped
- 4 chicken breasts cubed - boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese - grated
fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave approximately 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.
- Add the chicken and olive oil to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir the chicken and bacon back into the sauce. Then add the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 770kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 45g