Chicken Penne Pasta with Bacon
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy sauce over perfectly cooked penne pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 strips of bacon, chopped
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon and fry until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pan.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until there’s no pink remaining. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently. Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked penne pasta into the skillet, mixing well to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate the pasta, topping generously with crispy bacon and fresh parsley for garnish.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half or turkey bacon. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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