Description
Creamy garlic pasta with bacon and chicken is a comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This easy-to-make recipe features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, garlicky sauce, complemented by crispy bacon and juicy chicken. With just a few simple steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to savor every bite of this delightful dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté the bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- 3. Add chicken and garlic: In the same skillet, cook diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown. Add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- 4. Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring; simmer gently until combined.
- 5. Combine: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, then add cooked pasta and crispy bacon. Toss to coat evenly.
- 6. Serve: Adjust seasoning as needed; garnish with additional cheese or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg