Description
Indulge in this rich and flavorful Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon recipe. Tender chicken, sweet corn, crispy bacon, and creamy sauce come together to create a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
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)
Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Corn:
- 2 cups corn kernels (cooked (4 corn ears – corn on the cob))
Corn Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
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. Place shredded cheese into a heatproof bowl close to the stove to warm up.
- Cook chicken – Slice chicken thighs into strips. Season with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until done.
- Make creamy corn sauce – Cook corn kernels with olive oil, spices, and chicken juices. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to make a creamy sauce.
- Assembly – Combine cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, corn kernels, and herbs.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this dish with your favorite herbs and spices.
- For added heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pasta, Corn Pasta Recipe, Bacon Pasta, Comfort Food
