Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon
Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon is a soul-soothing dish that combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and crispy bacon in a rich, velvety sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, delivering vibrant flavors in every bite. With minimal prep and cook time, it’s sure to become a family favorite that leaves everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- 1. Prepare: Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- 2. Cook Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and leave some fat in the pan.
- 3. Sauté Chicken: In the same skillet with bacon grease, add chicken and cook until golden brown (about 6 minutes).
- 4. Add Garlic and Corn: Stir in minced garlic and corn; sauté for another 2 minutes.
- 5. Create Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Gradually stir in Parmesan until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- 6. Combine: Add cooked pasta and crumbled bacon to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg