Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Turkey Bacon
Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Turkey Bacon is a delightful, comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a meal that combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and crispy turkey bacon in a rich, creamy sauce. This recipe is not only family-friendly but also adaptable to seasonal ingredients—use fresh corn in the summer or canned corn any time of year. With its robust flavor from smoked paprika and Italian seasoning, this pasta dish is sure to impress at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
- 1.5 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 8 strips cooked turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, chili powder
- Olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Stir in cooked corn and additional smoked paprika and chili powder once the chicken is done.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Toss in the drained pasta and combine well with the creamy mixture.
- Garnish with chopped turkey bacon and fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 340g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg