Description
Creamy chicken and corn pasta with bacon is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and sweet corn in a luscious creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes).
- Incorporate bite-sized chicken pieces into the skillet, cooking until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Add minced garlic for the last minute.
- Stir in corn kernels and heavy cream; simmer for 3-4 minutes until bubbling.
- Add grated Parmesan, stirring until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions
- Great for family dinners or casual gatherings
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg