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Bacon e Pollo Pasta (Bacon and Chicken Pasta)

Italian30 Minutes
Punchline

Satisfy your cravings with a creamy, savory dish that combines the rich flavors of bacon and chicken in every bite!

ingredients
pasta250grams
chicken300grams
bacon150grams
cream200milliliters
parmesan cheese50grams
garlic3cloves
olive oil2tablespoon
saltto taste
black pepperto taste
instructions
    1

    Begin by cooking the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for about 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.

    2

    While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.

    3

    In the same skillet, add 300 grams of chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, and cook for about 7-10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.

    4

    Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn.

    5

    Pour 200 milliliters of cream into the skillet, stirring to combine with the garlic and bacon fat. Bring to a low simmer.

    6

    Add the cooked chicken and bacon back into the skillet, along with the drained pasta. Stir everything together until well coated with the sauce.

    7

    Grate in 50 grams of parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

    8

    Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese if desired.

Servings

4

How to be creative
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes for a burst of flavor.
  • Throw in some spinach for added nutrition and color.
  • Top with crispy breadcrumbs for a crunchy texture.
Important Tips
  • Make sure to reserve a little pasta water before draining; it can be added to the sauce to adjust the consistency.
  • Use high-quality bacon for better flavor.
  • Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.
nutritions
  • fat: 30g
  • protein: 35g
  • calories: 600
  • carbohydrates: 50g
Health impact

This dish provides a good source of protein from chicken and bacon, while the cream offers a rich, satisfying flavor balance, but keep portion sizes in check if you're watching your caloric intake.