Description
A delightful comfort dish featuring perfectly cooked pasta in a rich, velvety sauce made from heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan, mixed with tender chicken and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce and chicken, then add the crispy bacon.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using half-and-half or evaporated milk in place of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg