Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with a Corny Twist is a quick, comforting dish made for busy weeknights. Tender chicken is seasoned with smoky paprika and seared to golden perfection, then tossed with bow tie pasta, sweet corn, crispy bacon, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It’s the perfect mix of cozy and craveable, with pantry-friendly ingredients and easy steps.
Ingredients
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10 oz bow tie pasta (285 g)
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2 chicken breasts, chopped
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2 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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2 tsp salt, divided
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2 tsp black pepper, divided
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3 tbsp olive or vegetable oil (45 ml)
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1 tsp chili powder
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2 cups frozen corn (340 g)
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
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1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
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8 bacon strips, cooked and chopped
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Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a bowl, season chicken with 1 tsp paprika, Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper.
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In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil. Cook corn with remaining spices: 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and chili powder for 3 minutes.
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Remove half the corn and set aside. Add cream to the pan, bring to a gentle boil, and stir in Parmesan until smooth.
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Return pasta and chicken to the pan, toss to coat in sauce. Top with bacon and reserved corn. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Add more cream or a spoon of cream cheese for extra richness.
Substitute with other short pasta like penne or fusilli.
Use rotisserie chicken or precooked bacon for quicker prep.
For dairy-free, swap cream and Parmesan with alternatives like coconut cream and nutritional yeast.
Canned corn can be used; drain well and reduce cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American