This is one of those dishes I make when I really need something good, satisfying and absolutely delicious. The combination of juicy chicken, crispy bacon and flavorful mushrooms in a creamy sauce is simply unbeatable. It’s pasta comfort food at its very best, and fortunately it’s surprisingly easy to make!
I love that this dish uses ingredients most people have in the fridge, and it’s on the table in under 45 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight when you still want to serve something that tastes like it took hours to make. The bacon adds wonderful saltiness and crunch, while the mushrooms bring a lovely umami flavor that elevates the entire dish.
Love creamy pasta dishes? Check out my creamy pasta with chicken and pesto or creamy salmon pasta with spinach and lemon for more delicious variations!
Ingredients
- 400 g pasta (tagliatelle or penne)
- 400 g chicken breast, diced
- 150 g bacon, cut into strips
- 250 g button mushrooms or mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 dl heavy cream
- 1 dl chicken stock
- 100 g parmesan, grated
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, but reserve some pasta water for the sauce.
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the bacon without added fat until crispy, remove and set aside. Pour off most of the fat, but keep a little for flavor in the pan.
Add olive oil to the same pan. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and fry them over high heat for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside with the bacon.
Add butter to the pan and fry the mushrooms over medium-high heat until golden and they've released their liquid, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken stock, and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the parmesan bit by bit until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return the chicken and bacon to the pan along with the cooked pasta. Mix well so everything is coated in the creamy sauce. Add a little pasta water if the sauce needs loosening.
Serve with extra grated parmesan and fresh parsley. This is comfort food at its finest!
Notes
Want more vegetables in this dish? Feel free to add fresh spinach or snap peas towards the end. You can also swap button mushrooms for chanterelles or porcini for a more luxurious version.
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