Cream Cheese Bacon Chicken Pasta

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4.74 from 61 votes

Cream Cheese Bacon Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 690kcal

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti
5 slices thick cut bacon
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (cut into cubes)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt
pepper

Instructions

Cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package instructions, and set aside.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, keeping the bacon drippings in the pan. Crumble and set aside.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sear in the bacon grease over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 2 to 4 minutes on each side or until brown. Work in batches if necessary to prevent crowding the pan. Remove chicken from pan using tongs or a slotted spoon to allow bacon grease to remain in the pan. Place chicken on a plate. Set aside.
Lower the heat to low and add the minced garlic. Cook in the bacon grease until fragrant - just about 1 minute - being cautious not to burn the garlic. Add the chicken broth and milk. Stir to combine. Add the cream cheese and cover the pan. Cook for a few minutes or until cream cheese is nearly melted. Use a whisk to combine the sauce. Finally, add parmesan cheese to the pan and whisk together. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste. Return chicken and crumbled bacon to the pan along with the pasta and toss together. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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