Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices Bacon; 1 cup Chicken Broth; 2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Sliced; 1 whole Lemon, Zested; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 2 teaspoons Herbes De Provence; 2 cups Heavy Cream Or Half-and-Half; 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch (Optional); 1 cup Frozen Peas; 1 cup Chopped Cooked Chicken; 1 pound Hot Cooked Egg Noodles; 2 dashes Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 dash Lemon Juice

Servings: persons

3 slices Bacon
1 cup Chicken Broth
2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Sliced
1 whole Lemon, Zested
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
2 teaspoons Herbes De Provence
2 cups Heavy Cream Or Half-and-Half
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch (Optional)
1 cup Frozen Peas
1 cup Chopped Cooked Chicken
1 pound Hot Cooked Egg Noodles
2 dashes Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 dash Lemon Juice

1
Chop bacon and fry it in a skillet until crispy.
2
Pour off the fat, remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain and add broth, carrots, lemon zest, cayenne, and Herbes de Provence to the pan.
3
Bring to a simmer and cook for a couple of minutes to help soften the carrots.
4
Add cream to the pan and whisk.
5
Bring to a simmer and let it reduce until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
6
If the sauce doesnt get as thick as you would like (or if you are impatient like me), scoop up a little sauce out of the pan and stir the cornstarch into it.
7
Then return the corn starch slurry mix back to the pan and whisk.
8
Sauce should thicken up .
9
Add in peas and chicken.
10
Cook until warmed throughout.
11
Taste sauce to check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
12
Toss noodles and sauce together well and top with a squeeze of lemon juice and cooked bacon.
13
Serve and enjoy!

1286

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices Bacon, 1 cup Chicken Broth, 2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Sliced, 1 whole Lemon, Zested, and more.

Yes, Creamy Chicken Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Chicken Pasta

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