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Chicken Bacon Pasta

Chicken Bacon Pasta
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This Chicken Bacon Pasta recipe is a quick, creamy, and comforting meal combining tender chicken breast, smoky bacon, and perfectly cooked pasta in a luscious parmesan and garlic cream sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights, it delivers a rich, family-friendly flavor profile with minimal effort and cleanup.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 6 slices bacon

Pasta

  • 8 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rotini recommended)

Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Seasonings and Garnishes

  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the Bacon: Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove it and set on paper towels to drain excess fat, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet.
  2. Sauté the Chicken: In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add diced chicken breast. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper as it cooks.
  3. Prepare the Garlic and Butter: Add butter to the skillet with the cooked chicken, then stir in minced garlic. Cook just until fragrant to build a flavorful base for the sauce.
  4. Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened, then mix in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Combine Pasta and Bacon: Add the cooked pasta and crumbled bacon to the skillet. Toss everything together well to coat the noodles evenly with the creamy sauce.
  6. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta for brightness and serve immediately while warm and comforting.

Notes

  • Cook pasta al dente to prevent mushiness when combined with sauce.
  • Use bacon fat for cooking chicken to intensify flavor.
  • Grate fresh parmesan for best melting and taste.
  • Season gradually since bacon and parmesan add saltiness.
  • Do not overcook garlic to avoid bitterness; cook just until fragrant.

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