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Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon

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  • Author: Mari
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon is a rich, flavorful 30-minute dinner perfect for busy weeknights! Made with juicy chicken, sweet corn, smoky bacon, and Parmesan in a creamy sauce over farfalle pasta, it’s a family favorite all year round.

Ingredients

Pasta and Cheese:

  • 10 oz farfalle (bow-tie pasta)

  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless

  • 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Corn:

  • 2 cups cooked corn kernels (from 4 ears of corn, or use frozen/canned)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 8 strips bacon, cooked and chopped

  • Fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, or marjoram) for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta: Boil water and cook farfalle according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. Prep cheese: Shred Parmesan and let it warm slightly near the stove for easier melting.

  3. Cook chicken: Slice chicken into strips and season with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet and sear chicken on both sides (about 4–5 minutes per side) until fully cooked. Remove from skillet.

  4. Make corn sauce: In the same skillet, sauté corn with oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder for about 3 minutes. Set half of the corn aside.

  5. Add cream and cheese: Add heavy cream to the remaining corn in the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

  6. Assemble: Add drained pasta and cooked chicken to the sauce. Top with bacon and reserved corn. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use fresh corn in summer, or frozen/canned year-round.

  • Great with other short pasta like penne or fusilli.

  • Garnish with extra Parmesan or red pepper flakes for added kick.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yumandjoy.com/creamy-chicken-and-corn-pasta-with-bacon/