Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delectable Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon. A rich and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, sweet corn, crispy bacon, and savory Parmesan cheese in a luscious cream sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked farfalle pasta. Every bite is a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 10 oz farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
Cheese:
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Chicken:
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs (or breasts (skinless, boneless))
Seasonings:
- 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Corn:
- 2 cups corn kernels (cooked (4 corn ears – corn on the cob))
Cream Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
Bacon:
- 8 strips bacon (cooked)
Herbs:
- Fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, or marjoram (for garnish))
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions (usually about 10 or 12 minutes). Drain when the pasta is done.
- Shred cheese: Shred 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. If using pre-shredded cheese, take it out of the fridge. This step is important because the shredded cheese has to be a bit warmed up to melt successfully in the sauce.
- Cook chicken: Slice chicken thighs into thinner strips. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until done.
- Make creamy corn sauce: Cook corn kernels, seasonings, and spices in the same skillet. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to create a creamy sauce.
- Assembly: Combine cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, and corn kernels in the sauce. Top with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pasta, Corn Pasta Recipe, Bacon Pasta, Cream Sauce, Pasta with Chicken and Corn
