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    Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta

    Published: Apr 16, 2020 ยท Modified: Mar 9, 2022 by Deborah Rainford ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 10 Comments

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    This creamy chicken and bacon pasta the best one-pot pasta dinner going. Crispy bacon, golden chicken, sweet caramelized onions, and a quick and easy cream sauce make this one indulgent but incredibly easy dinner. And all ingredients from Aldi, because one-stop shopping is life!

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    There's everything to love about this creamy pasta dish and nothing to dislike. It's easy (on the table in 20 minutes), it's all made in one pan and it's the perfect mix of salty, creamy, and fresh. Only a few ingredients stand between you and this incredible one-pot pasta.


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    • Ingredients needed
    • Pantry Items
    • Step by step directions- cooking the chicken
    • Step by step directions- cooking the pasta (one-pot method)
    • Cooking time
    • Storing and reheating this one-pot pasta
    • Variations
    • Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta

    ingredients for chicken bacon pasta

    Ingredients needed

    1. boneless skinless chicken breast
    2. smoked pancetta lardons (or bacon)
    3. chicken stock (made from a stock cube)
    4. parsley
    5. garlic
    6. onion
    7. double cream
    8. pasta shells
    9. parmesan cheese

    Pantry Items

    1. salt
    2. pepper
    3. olive or veg oil

    pounded chicken for chicken pasta

    Step by step directions- cooking the chicken

    • First things up. Because we're pan roasting the chicken breasts we need them to cook quickly and evenly. So we're going to thin them out by placing them between two pieces of baking paper and using a rolling pin to gently press them down at the fat end. You can use foil to do this if you don't have baking paper, but I don't suggest using cling film as you won't be able to see if there are any bits of it stuck to the chicken.

    chicken and bacon in a pan

    • In your pan heat about 2 tablespoons of oil. Gently fry the chicken until each side is golden and mostly cooked through. This will take about 4 minutes per side depending on how thin you've pounded the chicken. Once the chicken is cooked, place them on a plate and set aside. Add the pancetta to the pan and fry until crispy. This should only take about 3 minutes. Set the pancetta aside with the chicken breast.

    Step by step directions- cooking the pasta (one-pot method)

    cooking the pasta in a pot

    • You can leave the bacon fat in the pan to cook the onion or drain some of it off. Personally, I leave it all in. There usually isn't that much and this recipe makes a large amount so it all goes a long way. Gently fry the onions until they are golden. You may need to add a splash of water to the pan to scrape up any golden bits from the bottom of the pan from cooking the chicken and bacon.
    • Once your onions are soft and golden, you can add in the pasta shells.

    pasta in chicken stock

    • Add in the chicken broth (made with a stock cube!) and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cover for about 10 minutes, until the pasta is mostly cooked. You don't want the pasta fully cooked at this stage, as we're adding in the cream and continuing to cook for a further few minutes.

    creamy chicken and bacon pasta

    • When your pasta is 90% cooked add in the double cream and bring to a gentle simmer for about 3 minutes, until the sauce is thickened slightly. Add the parsely and bacon to the pan and stir well. Slice the chicken and place on top to serve. Sprinkle with some fresh pepper and place the pan in the middle of the table to serve.

    Cooking time

    This dinner comes together in about 30 minutes. It's mostly hands on time, though. This isn't a leave it and forget it for 30 minutes kind of dinner. But let's remember, it's only 30 minutes, it's creamy pasta- with chicken AND bacon and it's the perfect way to spend your time between 6-6:30 on any night of the week!

    creamy chicken pasta

    Storing and reheating this one-pot pasta

    There will more than likely be leftovers with this pasta, no bad thing! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. As the pasta cools the cream sauce will start to set up and get really thick. To reheat the pasta, spoon out what you're going to reheat and place it in a non-stick skillet. Add a splash of water to the skillet and place over medium heat until the pasta is hot all the way through.

    Microwave reheat

    Apply the same instructions as above, but use a microwave-safe bowl and pulse the pasta in 30-second bursts until it's piping hot. Be sure to add a splash of water. This brings the sauce back to life!

    Variations

    Need some variety in your life? You can totally make this with

    • prawns
    • salmon and peas
    • only chicken
    • or shredded rotisserie chicken

    It feels weird to be excited about dinner in the time of Coronavirus, but... well... I'm excited for us. This creamy, easy one-pot chicken and bacon pasta is what we all need right now in our collective dinner routine.

    A little bowl of "I love you!" ❤️

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    Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta

    A creamy one pot chicken and bacon pasta that’s quick and easy to make. Golden chicken, crispy salty bacon and a silky cream sauce that can’t be beat. All ingredients from Aldi!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
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    Author: Deborah Rainford

    Ingredients

    • 300 g (⅔ lb) chicken breasts, flattened
    • 150 g (⅓ lb) pack smoked pancetta lardons
    • 1 (1) onion
    • 2 cloves (2 cloves) garlic, minced
    • 250 g (2 ⅜ cups) pasta shells, or similar short pasta
    • 250 ml (1 cups) double cream
    • 900 ml (3 ⅗ cups) chicken stock, made with a stock cube and boiling water
    • ½ (½) bunch parsley
    • 50 g (1 ¾ oz) parmesan cheese, grated
    • 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) olive oil

    Instructions

    • Thin out the chicken by placing them between two pieces of baking paper and using a rolling pin to gently press them down at the fat end. Season with salt *See notes
    • In your pan heat about 2 tablespoons of oil. Gently fry the chicken until each side is golden and mostly cooked through. This will take about 4 minutes per side depending on how thin you've pounded the chicken. Once the chicken is cooked, place them on a plate and set aside. Add the pancetta to the pan and fry until crispy. This should only take about 3 minutes. Set the pancetta aside with the chicken breast.
    • You can leave the bacon fat in the pan to cook the onion or drain some of it off. Personally, I leave it all in. Gently fry the onions and garlic until they are golden. You may need to add a splash of water to the pan to scrape up any golden bits from the bottom of the pan from cooking the chicken and bacon.
    • Once your onions are soft and golden, you can add in the pasta shells.
    • Add in the chicken broth (made with a stock cube!) and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cover for about 10 minutes, until the pasta is mostly cooked. You don't want the pasta fully cooked at this stage, as we're adding in the cream and continuing to cook for a further few minutes. *See Notes
    • When your pasta is 90% cooked add in the double cream and parmesan cheese and bring to a gentle simmer for about 3 minutes until the sauce is thickened slightly. Add the parsley and bacon to the pan and stir well. Slice the chicken and place on top to serve. Sprinkle with some fresh pepper and place the pan in the middle of the table to serve.

    Notes

    1. Note 1- You can use foil to do this if you don't have baking paper, but I don't suggest using cling film as you won't be able to see if there are any bits of it stuck to the chicken.
    2. Note 2- Having the pasta fully cooked at this stage before it has the cream added will result in over cooked and mushy pasta. We’re looking for a little bit firmer than al dente at this stage.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 895kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 886mg | Potassium: 833mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1071IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Rachel

      April 01, 2025 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Managed to make it dairy and gluten free successfully.and I particularly like the lack of washing up required!!

      Reply
      • Deborah Rainford

        April 29, 2025 at 4:57 pm

        Amazing. So happy you were able to adapt it for your requirements! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Rachael

      September 11, 2023 at 7:17 pm

      How much water/chicken stock broth is needed for 2X or a 600g chicken amount?

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      • Deborah Rainford

        September 12, 2023 at 4:44 pm

        Hi Rachel, If you're only doubling the quantity of chicken then you won't need any extra stock. However, if you're doubling the amount of pasta as well you'll need about 1.7 litres. You may struggle to cook that much in one pan without the pasta sticking. Hope that helps. ๐Ÿ™‚

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      • Glynis

        April 28, 2024 at 11:11 am

        5 stars
        You explain so things so clearly ... even I can't go far wrong ! Ive always struggled with timings, so thank you so much for sharing your skills and expertise. Good point about the cling film too ๐Ÿ˜Š

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        • Deborah Rainford

          October 14, 2024 at 8:09 pm

          So happy you find the recipes helpful and the instructions straight forward. And thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. It's so appreciated! ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
    3. Brockney C

      August 11, 2021 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      I ate some ready-made chicken & bacon pasta last night and just happened to stumble upon this recipe today, thank you! <3 ๐Ÿ™‚

      One quick question, if I make a lot is it ok to freeze the remainders?

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      • Deborah Thompson

        August 12, 2021 at 3:47 pm

        Absolutely. This recipe freezes like a dream. Heat it slowly in a pan on or in the microwave. You may need to add a little splash of water to thin out the sauce a little bit, because it thickens as it cools.

        Reply
    4. Jen

      September 23, 2020 at 12:28 am

      You mention parmesan cheese in the ingredient list but I donโ€™t see it in the directions. When do you add that in?

      Reply
      • Deborah Thompson

        September 23, 2020 at 3:45 am

        Add it in in the last step when you add in the cream. Sorry I missed that. The recipe has been fixed now, so if you want to print it out, it's correct. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
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