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Creamy Chicken & Corn Pasta

Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon
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Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon in 30 mins! Easy, flavorful dinner. Get the recipe and simplify your weeknights!

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices Bacon
  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter (for main sauce)
  • 1 medium Onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (for main sauce)
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1.5 cups Sweet Corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (for main sauce)
  • 350 grams Pasta (e.g., fettuccine, penne, or rotini)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (for white sauce)
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (for white sauce)
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 1 dash White Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (for white sauce)

Instructions

  • Begin by cooking your bacon. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until it’s crispy and golden brown (8-10 minutes). Remove bacon, drain on paper towels, and set aside. Keep 1-2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet. Pat chicken breasts dry, season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high. Add chicken to skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken, let rest, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • While the chicken is resting, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook your chosen pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well, reserving about a cup of the pasta water.
  • Reduce heat in skillet to medium and add 1 tablespoon of butter to existing bacon fat. Sauté finely diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly. Stir in the sweet corn and cook for a couple of minutes until tender-crisp. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
  • To prepare the incredibly rich and smooth Flavorful White Sauce, melt two tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter is completely melted, whisk in two tablespoons of all-purpose flour to create a roux. Cook this mixture for about one to two minutes, stirring constantly, until it forms a pale golden paste – this step cooks out the raw flour taste. Gradually, pour in two cups of whole milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, still whisking, and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until it has thickened to a luxurious, coat-the-spoon consistency. Remove from heat and stir in a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, a dash of white pepper, and a generous pinch of salt. Finally, fold in a quarter cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it’s completely melted and incorporated, adding an extra layer of savory depth and creaminess. This sauce will be silken, rich, and utterly delightful. You can choose to incorporate this into your main creamy sauce for an even richer result.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the creamy corn sauce. Toss gently to coat. Fold in the diced chicken pieces. Sprinkle in most of your crispy bacon bits, reserving a handful for garnish. Stir to combine. Serve immediately in warm bowls. Top each portion with reserved crispy bacon and a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

Get ready for a flavor explosion that will make your taste buds sing with this incredibly delicious Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon! This dish is the epitome of comfort food, elevated. Imagine tender, juicy chicken and sweet, crisp corn mingling with perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. And let’s not forget the star of the show – crispy, smoky bacon bits that add an irresistible crunch and depth of flavor to every single bite. It’s truly a symphony of textures and tastes, making it an instant family favorite and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

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