Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sweet corn, crispy bacon, and savory Parmesan cheese. The perfect comfort food for any day of the week!
Ingredients
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Pasta and Cheese:
- 10 oz farfalle bow-tie pasta
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Chicken:
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs or breasts (skinless, boneless)
- 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Corn:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups corn kernels cooked (4 corn ears – corn on the cob)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 strips bacon cooked
- Fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, or marjoram) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil water, cook pasta until al dente, and drain.
- Shred Cheese: Shred Parmesan cheese and let it warm up.
- Cook Chicken: Season and cook chicken until done, then set aside.
- Make Creamy Corn Sauce: Cook corn with spices, then add cream and cheese.
- Assembly: Combine pasta, chicken, corn sauce, bacon, and herbs.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like thyme or oregano.
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of smoked paprika and chili powder.
- To save time, prep ingredients like shredding cheese and cooking bacon ahead of starting the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
