Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Chicken and Corn Pasta with Turkey Bacon, a dish that brings together savory flavors and a rich texture, all in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal combines tender chicken thighs, sweet corn, and crispy turkey bacon for a delightful family-friendly dinner. Whether you choose fresh corn in the summer or rely on canned corn throughout the year, this recipe adapts effortlessly to any season. Simple enough for beginner cooks yet boasting gourmet taste, this pasta dish is sure to impress at family gatherings or casual dinners with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
- 1.5 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 strips cooked turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken thighs until fully cooked; slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté corn with spices and then add heavy cream; let simmer gently.
- Combine cooked pasta and sliced chicken with the sauce; mix well.
- Serve hot topped with crumbled turkey bacon and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg