Ingredients
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To whip up this delightful creamy chicken pasta with bacon, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 8 oz of penne pasta or your favorite pasta
- 2 cups of cooked chicken, diced
- 6 strips of bacon, chopped
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
These ingredients are commonly found in your pantry or local grocery store. I love using fresh ingredients, especially when they are in season, to enhance the flavors in my dishes.
Instructions
- Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve some water.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then drain excess fat, leaving a tablespoon.
- Sauté minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning, simmer for 2-3 minutes, then mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked chicken and bacon into the sauce, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss in cooked pasta, coating it in the sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Use fresh ingredients for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg