Cream Cheese Bacon Chicken Pasta
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring bacon, chicken, and cream cheese, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 690 kcal
- 1 package spaghetti 16-ounce
- 5 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 package cream cheese 8-ounce, cut into cubes
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package instructions, and set aside.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, keeping the bacon drippings in the pan. Crumble and set aside.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sear in the bacon grease over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 2 to 4 minutes on each side or until brown. Work in batches if necessary to prevent crowding the pan. Remove chicken from pan using tongs or a slotted spoon to allow bacon grease to remain in the pan. Place chicken on a plate. Set aside.
Lower the heat to low and add the minced garlic. Cook in the bacon grease until fragrant - just about 1 minute - being cautious not to burn the garlic. Add the chicken broth and milk. Stir to combine. Add the cream cheese and cover the pan. Cook for a few minutes or until cream cheese is nearly melted. Use a whisk to combine the sauce.
Finally, add parmesan cheese to the pan and whisk together. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste. Return chicken and crumbled bacon to the pan along with the pasta and toss together. Serve immediately.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 690kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 36gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 789mgPotassium: 653mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 681IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 2mg
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