This Cheesy Chicken Bacon Pasta brings together tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich, creamy sauce that envelopes every bite of pasta. It’s a perfect balance of savory, cheesy, and comforting flavors, making it an instant favorite at the dinner table.
- Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 6 strips of bacon, chopped
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini works best)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove excess bacon fat.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stir, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta. Toss to coat everything in the cheesy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
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