Description
A comforting dish featuring creamy pasta, tender chicken, and crispy bacon, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings.
- In the same skillet, add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the cream cheese, stirring until melted and creamy. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and crumbled bacon, ensuring everything is coated in the sauce.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese. Add vegetables like spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food, Family Recipe, Quick Dinner