Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta

Name: Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded; 8 rashers cooked streaky bacon, roughly chopped; 300 g tagliatelle; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 clove large garlic clove, finely grated; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 200 ml double cream; 100 g mascarpone; 75 g Parmesan, finely grated; 1 cube chicken stock cube; 1/4 bunch parsley, finely chopped; green salad, to serve

This creamy chicken and bacon pasta is rich, comforting, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and tagliatelle are tossed in a silky Parmesan-mascarpone sauce for a satisfying meal the whole table will love.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

cooked chicken breasts, shredded
2
cooked streaky bacon, roughly chopped
8 rashers
tagliatelle
300 g
onion, finely chopped
1
large garlic clove, finely grated
1 clove
olive oil
2 tbsp
butter
1 tbsp
double cream
200 ml
mascarpone
100 g
Parmesan, finely grated
75 g
chicken stock cube
1 cube
parsley, finely chopped
0.3 bunch
green salad, to serve

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Stir in the grated garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the double cream, mascarpone, grated Parmesan, and crumbled stock cube to the pan. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth. Add the shredded chicken and chopped bacon, then cook gently for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Meanwhile, cook the tagliatelle according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 100 ml of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat. Stir in a little reserved pasta water as needed until the sauce is glossy and evenly coats the pasta. Season with black pepper, scatter over the chopped parsley, and serve with a green salad on the side.

Chef's Tips

Use rotisserie chicken if you want to save time. Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce without making it watery. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or cream.