Description
Chicken Bacon Mushroom Pasta is a creamy delight, overflowing with rich flavors that appeal to even the pickiest eaters. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. 1. Boil salted water and cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon and leave drippings in the skillet.
3. 3. Add diced chicken to the skillet with bacon drippings. Season with salt and black pepper, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. 4. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until mushrooms are tender and garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
5. 5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
6. 6. Add drained fettuccine and crispy bacon to the skillet. Toss until pasta is well-coated in the creamy sauce. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
7. 7. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
This dish can be customized with different proteins or made vegetarian by omitting bacon. Gluten-free pasta options are available for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg