Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring creamy sauce, crispy bacon, and tender chicken, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- Cream cheese
- Thick-cut bacon
- Pasta (rotini or fettuccine)
- Fresh garlic
- Diced onion
- Chicken broth
- Fresh parsley or basil
- Optional vegetables (spinach or sun-dried tomatoes)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in the bacon drippings until translucent.
- Add bite-sized chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown.
- Lower heat, add cream cheese, and stir until melted; mix in chicken broth to achieve a silky sauce.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding crispy bacon and herbs just before serving.
- Garnish with additional herbs if desired and serve hot, optionally topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with turkey or tofu. Use sour cream or a mix of cream cheese and Greek yogurt if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese, Bacon, Chicken, Pasta, Comfort Food, Family Meal