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Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta
Creamy smoked gouda sauce with sautéed chicken, bacon, and bell peppers makes a satisfying weeknight dinner for the family
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
cheese, chicken, creamy pasta, pasta
Servings:
4
Calories:
868
kcal
Author:
Mikayla M.
Ingredients
1/2
lb
dried pasta
1/2
lb
bacon, diced
1
large
chicken breast
1
teaspoon
kosher salt, divided
1/2
teaspoon
black pepper, divided
1
cup
red bell pepper
diced
1
cup
yellow onion
diced
1 1/2
cups
smoked gouda
shredded
1 1/2
cups
heavy cream
3/4
cups
milk
2
tablespoons
pasta water
reserved while cooking
2
teaspoons
apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Heat a wide skillet over medium heat and bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil over high heat.
Chop all but ½ slice of bacon and add it all to the pan, the unchopped slice included. Stir occasionally, until the bacon is crisped.
Meanwhile, slice the chicken breast in half to create two thinner filets, then season each with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
When the bacon is crisp, remove it to a paper towel lined plate and add the chicken into the pan to sear on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
Remove the chicken, and add in the peppers and onions, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Turn the heat down to low, then return the ½ slice of bacon to the pan, and slowly whisk in the heavy cream.
Stir in the milk, vinegar, and pasta water, then add the cheese in handfuls, stirring between additions.
Bring up to a gentle simmer and allow to thicken, then remove the bacon piece. Season with salt to taste if needed.
Add in the cooked pasta. Allow to cook gently until thickened and creamy, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat, stir in the remaining bacon pieces and top with sliced chicken breast.
Nutrition
Calories:
868
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
54
g
|
Protein:
31
g
|
Fat:
59
g
|
Saturated Fat:
29
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
19
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
|
Cholesterol:
180
mg
|
Sodium:
1071
mg
|
Potassium:
740
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
2591
IU
|
Vitamin C:
52
mg
|
Calcium:
145
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg