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Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon

Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon
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This creamy chicken pasta is rich, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights. It comes together in just 30 minutes and tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant. Sweet corn, smoky bacon, tender chicken, and a creamy Parmesan sauce make every bite delicious. You can use fresh corn in summer or canned/frozen corn any time of year.

Ingredients

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Pasta & Cheese

  • 10 oz (280 g) farfalle (bow-tie pasta)

  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded

Chicken

  • 1.5 lb (700 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

  • 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Corn

  • 2 cups cooked corn kernels (about 4 ears or canned/frozen)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Sauce & Toppings

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 8 strips bacon, cooked and chopped

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

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the cheese

Shred the Parmesan cheese and let it sit at room temperature so it melts easily into the sauce.

3. Cook the chicken

Slice chicken into thin strips. Season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

4. Make the creamy corn sauce

In the same skillet, add corn, olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 3 minutes to absorb the chicken flavors.

Remove half the corn and set aside.

Add heavy cream to the remaining corn. Simmer gently. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

5. Assemble

Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce. Toss well.

Top with chopped bacon, the reserved corn, and fresh herbs. Serve warm.

Notes

• Cut chicken thin so it cooks faster and stays tender
• Warm cheese melts smoother and prevents clumps
• Use fresh corn for extra sweetness in summer
• Add spinach or peas for extra vegetables
• For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream
• Save some pasta water to thin the sauce if needed

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