Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta by @spinachandbacon

N/A
Medium

1 serving

🥓

170 g

Bacon

🍗

450 g

Chicken

🍝

Pasta

🧂

18 g

Ranch Seasoning

🧄

12 g

Garlic

🥛

240 ml

Cream

💧

Pasta Water

🧀

100 g

Parmesan Cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Dice the boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-size pieces and mince the garlic.

    boneless skinless chicken breast
    garlic
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/13

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the short pasta.

    salt
    short pasta

  3. Step 3/13

    Cook the short pasta until al dente, following the package timing.

    short pasta
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/13

    Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) pasta cooking water and drain the short pasta.

    pasta cooking water
    short pasta
    🥄measuring cups
    🥣colander

  5. Step 5/13

    Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes.

    bacon
    🥢tongs

  6. Step 6/13

    Transfer the crispy bacon to a cutting board and chop it into small pieces.

    bacon
    🥢tongs
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  7. Step 7/13

    Heat olive oil in the skillet and add the diced chicken.

    olive oil
    boneless skinless chicken breast
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/13

    Season the chicken with 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning and black pepper, then cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.

    ranch seasoning
    black pepper
    boneless skinless chicken breast
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/13

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

    garlic
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/13

    Pour in the heavy cream and reserved pasta cooking water, then stir until combined.

    heavy cream
    pasta cooking water
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/13

    Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.

    ranch seasoning
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/13

    Add the drained short pasta and chopped bacon to the sauce, then toss until evenly coated.

    short pasta
    bacon
    🥢tongs

  13. Step 13/13

    Simmer the pasta for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens, then serve hot.

    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Seasonings, Vegetables, Dairy

Ingredients

Bacon, Chicken, Pasta, Ranch seasoning, Garlic, Cream, Pasta water, Parmesan cheese

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein

Calories

790 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 42g, Carbohydrates: 58g, Fat: 38g, Saturated fat: 20g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 340mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 520mg, Sodium: 1180mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 260mcg, Vitamin B12: 1.1mcg, Vitamin D: 1.2mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Temps

Non spécifié

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, colander, tongs, wooden spoon, measuring cups

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta

Occasions

Weeknight dinner, Family dinner, Meal prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@spinachandbacon

Origin

Cuisine

American, Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Crispy, Tender, Cheesy, Silky

Flavors

Garlicky, Savory, Salty, Rich, Tangy, Herby

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Cream sauce may separate slightly when reheated)