Chicken Bacon Pasta
Chicken bacon pasta is an easy, tasty meal that comes together fast. With juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy sauce, it’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or quick lunch.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken Bacon Pasta
- 2 cups chicken breast or thighs diced into bite-sized pieces
- 6 slices bacon strips chopped into small pieces
- 300 grams pasta penne, fettuccine, or preferred type
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
- Using bacon fat, cook diced chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside with bacon.
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and stir gently.
- Add Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until melted and sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken and bacon to skillet. Add drained pasta and toss gently. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
- Finish with fresh parsley garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to add veggies like spinach or mushrooms or spice it up with red pepper flakes for variation.