Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon
Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon is a comforting and mouthwatering dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender chicken, sweet corn, and crispy bacon enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, this pasta recipe is versatile enough to be enjoyed year-round.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 strips bacon
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Seasonings: smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Cook farfalle pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, cook bacon until crispy; remove and drain on paper towels.
- Add corn to the skillet with smoked paprika and chili powder; stir in heavy cream and let simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces; mix with pasta, bacon, and Parmesan cheese in the sauce until combined.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg