Smokey Bacon Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Smokey Bacon Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 2 cups raw dry penne pasta; 1 chicken breast, poached and shredded; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 10 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 cups fresh Baby Spinach; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 cup chicken stock (I poached my chicken in store bought stock and used it in this dish); 2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon
2 cups raw dry penne pasta
1 chicken breast, poached and shredded
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 cups fresh Baby Spinach
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 cup chicken stock (I poached my chicken in store bought stock and used it in this dish)
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Cook bacon till crisp set aside.
2
cook pasta till slightly under done set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup of cooking liquid.
3
in the olive oil saute mushrooms till golden, halfway before they are done add onions, then garlic for last minute.
4
while the mushrooms, garlic, onion mix is still hot, add baby spinach, and stir till wilted. Remove from pan.
5
add butter to pan and stir in flour and paprika, cook till flour loses its rawness.
6
add chicken stock and cook and stir till thick.
7
add cream and cook for about 10 min or until reduced by about half.
8
now season with pepper.
9
add cheeses, sundried tomatoes, , cook and stir till smooth.
10
now add mushroom mixture.
11
next add shredded chicken, and bacon crumbled.
12
lastly the pasta, if too thick thin with a bit of reserved pasta cooking water.
13
serve with extra parmesan cheese.

1723

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, 2 cups raw dry penne pasta, 1 chicken breast, poached and shredded, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Smokey Bacon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smokey Bacon Chicken Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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