Creamy Chicken And Bacon Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook for time per packet MINUS 2 minutes (finishes cooking in Sauce).

  2. SCOOP OUT a mugful of pasta cooking water, then drain.

  3. Meanwhile, cook bacon until golden, drain on paper towels.

  4. Season chicken on both sides, cook in bacon fat, 2 minutes each side.

  5. Wipe pan - optional, to keep sauce pretty and white, and for a buttery clean tasting sauce rather than very bacony (Note 3).

  6. Over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and onion, cook for 3 - 4 minutes until onion is light golden and soft.

  7. Add cream, about ¾ cup pasta water and parmesan. Stir, then simmer for 2 minutes until it reduces slightly - you don’t need to be exact here. Season with salt & pepper.

  8. Add pasta and toss gently in the sauce for about 1 ½ minutes. The sauce will thicken and coat the pasta, do this step until you get the sauce consistency you want. If your sauce gets too thick, add a splash of pasta water.

  9. Toss through bacon and chicken.

  10. Serve immediately, garnished with parmesan and parsley!

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