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Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon

Chicken pasta salad with bacon
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: chicken salad
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 751kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. boneless chicken breast
  • 5 strips bacon
  • 1 lb. penne pasta
  • 6 ounces grape tomato halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups water

Rub ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Dressing ingredients:

  • 1 cup Lady’s Choice Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken rub ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Rub it all over the chicken breast.
  • Boil water in a cooking pot and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Put the pasta in. Cook according to package instructions. Drain the water and set the pasta aside.
  • Cook bacon in a pan until bacon oil is extracted and the bacon becomes crispy. Remove the crispy bacon from the pan. Set aside.
  • Using the bacon oil, fry the chicken breast for 5 to 8 minutes per side (note: the thicker the breast, the longer the frying time). Remove the chicken and let it cool down. Slice into serving pieces. Set aside.
  • Combine the pasta dressing ingredients and mix well.
  • Arrange pasta in a mixing bowl and then toss-in the dressing. Add tomato, spinach, chicken, bacon, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese. Toss until all ingredients are well distributed.
  • Transfer to a pasta bowl and serve. Share and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 751kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1120mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1459IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2mg