Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon

Introduction:

Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon is a delightful dinner option that caters to both the palate and the nutritional needs of the entire family. This recipe combines tender chicken breast, crisp bacon, and vibrant broccoli florets in a creamy Parmesan sauce, all served over fettuccine pasta. It’s a perfect choice for those seeking a balanced meal packed with protein, veggies, and comforting flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅔ cups heavy cream
  • ⅔ cups milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta (for gluten-free version, use gluten-free brown rice fettuccine)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
  • 7 strips bacon

Instructions:

  1. Preparation:
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
  2. Cooking Chicken:
    • Add seasoned chicken breast to the skillet.
    • Cook chicken on high heat for 2 to 4 minutes on each side until browned.
    • Remove the skillet from heat and keep the chicken covered to allow it to continue cooking in its own steam until no longer pink.
    • Once cooked, remove chicken from the skillet and slice it into thin pieces.
  3. Preparing Sauce:
    • In the same (now empty) skillet, add minced garlic along with any oils and bits left from cooking the chicken.
    • Pour in heavy cream and milk, then bring the mixture to a boil.
    • Reduce heat to simmer and add shredded Parmesan cheese, stirring until it completely melts into a creamy sauce.
  4. Cooking Pasta:
    • Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions.
    • Drain the cooked pasta.
  5. Final Assembly:
    • To the creamy sauce, add the cooked pasta, cooked bacon (crumbled), and blanched broccoli florets, mixing everything together until well combined.
    • Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve the creamy chicken broccoli pasta topped with sliced cooked chicken pieces.

Conclusion:

This Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon recipe offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making it a beloved meal option for families. The succulent chicken, crispy bacon, and tender broccoli, combined with the creamy Parmesan sauce, create a dish that is both satisfying and nutritious. Whether enjoyed for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to delight taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds.

Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless and skinless
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅔ cups heavy cream
  • ⅔ cups milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta (for gluten free version, use gluten free brown rice fettuccine)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets , blanched
  • 7 strips bacon

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.   Add chicken to the skillet.
  • Cook chicken breast on high heat for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, until browned.  Remove the skillet from heat and keep the chicken covered.  The chicken will continue cooking in its own steam until no longer pink. Remove chicken from the skillet. You can also use pre-cooked chicken. Cut chicken into thin slices.
  • Add minced garlic to the same (now empty) skillet, with oils and bits left from cooking the chicken.
  • Add heavy cream, milk, bring to boil.  Reduce to simmer.  Add cheese and stir till it completely melts into a creamy sauce.
  • Cook pasta according to instructions. Drain.
  • Add cooked pasta, cooked bacon, cooked broccoli to the creamy sauce and mix everything in.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with sliced cooked chicken.