Meal Matcher Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta
A luscious, creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken pieces and crispy bacon, perfect for a comforting solo meal.
- Total time
- 45min
- 20 prep, 25 cook
- Per serving
- 1441kcal
- 77 g protein
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Ingredients
- £4.28
- average cost
- High Protein
Nutrition per serving
This Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta recipe contains 1441 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 77g of protein, 78g of carbohydrates, and 91g of fat, making it high in protein.
1441kcal
Protein77g21% of calories
Carbs78g22% of calories
Fat91g57% of calories
- Fibre
- 5.3g
- Sugar
- 4.7g
- Saturated fat
- 45.6g
- Salt
- 3.2g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 8 done- Step 1: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside.
- Step 2: While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the bacon rashers and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and chop into small pieces.
- Step 3: In the same pan, add the chicken breast and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the centre, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Step 4: Mince the garlic clove and add it to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Step 5: Pour in the double cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
- Step 6: Return the chicken and bacon to the pan, and add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly in the creamy sauce.
- Step 7: Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pasta, if using.
- Step 8: Serve immediately, garnishing with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta: questions
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta?
- This recipe takes 45 minutes in total - 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- Is Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta suitable for meal prep?
- Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta is a moderate-level recipe that's great for lunch or dinner. With 77g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta?
- The key ingredients are Chicken Breast, Unsmoked Streaky Bacon, Fusilli. This recipe is part of our Italian cuisine collection.
- Is Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta healthy?
- This recipe contains 1441 calories per serving with 77g of protein and is suitable for high protein diets.
- What diets is Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for High Protein diets. It provides 77g of protein per serving.
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