When the weather gets chilly and you’re craving a comforting and hearty meal, few dishes satisfy quite like a steaming plate of pasta. This recipe for Chicken Leek Bacon Pasta combines tender pieces of chicken, delicate leeks, savory bacon, and al dente pasta to create a delicious and cozy meal perfect for a cozy night in with your loved ones.
Title: Chicken Leek Bacon Pasta
Ingredients:
– 8 oz pasta of your choice
– 2 chicken breasts, sliced into bite-sized pieces
– 4 slices of bacon, chopped
– 2 leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
3. In the same skillet, add the sliced chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the sliced leeks to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
7. Add the cooked chicken and bacon back to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything together, adding some of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
9. Serve the Chicken Leek Bacon Pasta hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
This Chicken Leek Bacon Pasta is a delightful combination of flavors that will warm you up from the inside out. The creamy sauce perfectly coats the pasta and mixes with the savory bacon and tender chicken for a truly satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. Try this recipe for your next cozy night in, and savor the comforting goodness of homemade pasta goodness!
