Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta Recipe
Indulge in this rich and comforting Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet corn, smoky bacon, and a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner!
- Author: SANA
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Pasta:
- 10 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle)
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts, chopped into chunks
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Additional:
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
- Fresh parsley, for topping (optional)
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Mix chicken with seasonings, then cook in oil until golden.
- Sauté corn: In the same skillet, sauté corn until golden.
- Make the sauce: Add cream and Parmesan to the skillet, simmer until thickened.
- Combine ingredients: Return chicken to skillet, add pasta and bacon, toss in sauce.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust as needed.
- Serve: Serve warm, topped with parsley.
Notes
- You can add in some chopped spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pasta, Corn Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food, Creamy Pasta Sauce