Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon
Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon takes only 30 minutes and is a perfect meal for busy family weeknights! Make it with fresh corn on the cob in the Summer. Or, use canned or frozen corn kernels to cook this creamy chicken pasta all year long! This restaurant-quality main dish might become your new favorite chicken dinner for both kids and adults!
Ingredients
Pasta and cheese
10 oz farfalle bow-tie pasta
½ cup Parmesan cheese
Chicken
1.5 lb chicken thighs or breasts (skinless, boneless)
1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Corn
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups corn kernels cooked (4 corn ears – corn on the cob)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
Other ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
8 strips bacon cooked
fresh herbs thyme, oregano, or marjoram (for garnish)