Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Green Beans and Bacon is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and vibrant green beans in a luscious creamy sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, providing an impressive meal with minimal effort. The delightful blend of savory and fresh ingredients will make your taste buds dance, creating a memorable dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and dice the onion; wash the green beans.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion in bacon grease until golden; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken and green beans; season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned (6-8 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream; stir well to combine. Add Parmesan cheese and let simmer until melted.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and mix into the skillet until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 330g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg