Chicken Alfredo Pasta With Bacon
"This easy chicken alfredo pasta will give you a tasty penne pasta dish with a rich and creamy sauce perfect for an afternoon snack idea and a tasty dinner. This creamy chicken alfredo recipe is so simple and a great recipe to make at home. Alfredo Sauce is the most creamy and delicious homemade sauce that you will ever make! A simple but elegant creamy, white sauce that is common with pasta. But the homemade version is so much better. "
NotesAdding seasonings and cream cheese to thicken the sauce would be a great idea. Using garlic powder would be an excellent choice to save some time mincing the garlic cloves. Dried Italian seasoning would also be a great thing to add to this chicken alfredo pasta recipe.
Serves6
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time10 min
Ingredients
- 15 ounce dried penne
- 17 ounce boneless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ounce butter
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 5 ounce Honey-cured bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ounce parsley
Instructions
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Cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces and cook until crisp.
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Cook pasta according to package, set aside, and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
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Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Season the chicken bites with salt and pepper.
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Sear the chicken over-heated oil.
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Add butter, minced garlic, and cook for 2 minutes.
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Whisk in the cream, parmesan, and nutmeg until thick.
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Add the reserved pasta water.
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Toss the cooked pasta.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and crispy bacon bits.