Chicken Penne Pasta and Bacon for Creamy Dinners
A creamy and comforting Chicken Penne Pasta dish enriched with crispy bacon, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked penne pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet.
- Mix until well combined and heated through, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For added depth, toss in sautéed mushrooms or spinach. For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with cashew cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg