Quick Chicken With Creamy Bacon and Pasta Recipe

Name: Quick Chicken With Creamy Bacon and Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salt & freshly ground black pepper; 14 ounces pasta (of your choice); 1 garlic clove, halved and one half crushed; 2 tablespoons mascarpone; 2 tablespoons double cream; 4 skinless chicken breast fillets; 2 slices of dry-cured smoked streaky bacon; olive oil, for brushing and drizzling; 1 fresh mozzarella ball, torn into small pieces; freshly grated nutmeg; 2 dashes lemon juice

Servings: persons

salt & freshly ground black pepper
14 ounces pasta (of your choice)
1 garlic clove, halved and one half crushed
2 tablespoons mascarpone
2 tablespoons double cream
4 skinless chicken breast fillets
2 slices of dry-cured smoked streaky bacon
olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
1 fresh mozzarella ball, torn into small pieces
freshly grated nutmeg
2 dashes lemon juice

1
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
2
Add in the pasta and cook until al dente.
3
Drain the pasta of nearly all its cooking water, reserving around 150ml in the pan.
4
Mix in the garlic, mascarpone cheese and cream.
5
Add in the mozzarella and a squeeze of lemon juice, season with freshly ground pepper and grated nutmeg.
6
Cover and keep warm.
7
Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan on the stove and lay streaky bacon rashers along the edge of the pan to cook, removing the bacon once it is cooked and keeping warm.
8
Place a chicken breast fillet between two strips of film and, using a cook's mallet or rolling pin, bat out the chicken until 1 cm thick.
9
Remove the film and rub the chicken fillet with the uncrushed garlic clove half.
10
Repeat with the remaining chicken fillets.
11
Brush the flattened fillets with a little olive oil, season with salt and freshly ground pepper and place on the hot griddle pan.
12
Turn the chicken over after 2-3 minutes and cook on the other side for a further 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
13
Slice the griddled chicken into pieces.
14
Roughly chop the cooked bacon.
15
Mix the bacon and chives into the pasta mixture.
16
Taste to check the seasoning and adjust as required.
17
Place the pasta mixture in a warm serving bowl.
18
Top with the sliced chicken, add a squeeze of lemon juice, drizzle with olive oil and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt & freshly ground black pepper, 14 ounces pasta (of your choice), 1 garlic clove, halved and one half crushed, 2 tablespoons mascarpone, and more.

Yes, Quick Chicken With Creamy Bacon and 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.

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Quick Chicken With Creamy Bacon and Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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