Description
Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon is a quick and delicious main dish perfect for busy weeknights. This creamy pasta is loaded with tender chicken, sweet corn, crispy bacon, and a cheesy sauce that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Pasta and Cheese:
- 10 oz farfalle bow-tie pasta
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Chicken:
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs or breasts, skinless, boneless
- 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Corn:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups corn kernels, cooked (or 4 corn ears – corn on the cob)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 strips bacon, cooked
- Fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, or marjoram) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain when done.
- Shred cheese: Shred Parmesan cheese and set aside.
- Cook chicken: Season chicken and cook in olive oil until done. Set aside.
- Make creamy corn sauce: Cook corn with spices, then add cream and cheese to make a sauce.
- Assembly: Combine pasta with sauce, chicken, bacon, corn, and herbs.
Notes
- If using canned or frozen corn, make sure to drain excess liquid before cooking.
- You can substitute bacon with cooked ham or pancetta for a different flavor.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 946 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1025mg
- Fat: 57g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 224mg