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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon

    Published: Feb 13, 2018 / 223 Comments

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    Easy Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon - made with creamy alfredo sauce!   This simple recipe is packed with protein and veggies!

    chicken broccoli pasta with bacon in a skillet

    There are so many ways to combine chicken and pasta. One of my most favorite recipes ever is sun-dried tomato chicken pasta.  I am also partial to chicken and bacon pasta with tomatoes and spinach.  Chicken, veggies, pasta and cream sauce are always an excellent combination.

    This pasta dish has all of my favorite ingredients:  creamy broccoli, bacon, and chicken breast.  Everything is combined together in a delicious creamy Parmesan sauce.

    chicken broccoli pasta with bacon

    Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon

    • Moist and juicy chicken. This Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon is one of the best ways to cook chicken breast!   The chicken breast is flavorful and juicy as it is smothered in a silky creamy sauce that keeps it moist and tender.  You will never want to eat a boring chicken breast after cooking it this way.  Your family will love it!
    • Perfect for leftover cooked chicken. This is also a great recipe for using any leftover cooked chicken that you might have in your fridge. Just combine it with broccoli, pasta and the creamy sauce, and your dinner is ready!
    • Creamy alfredo sauce.  Chicken broccoli pasta is tossed in a creamy sauce made with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.   The sauce is super easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients.
    • Protein and veggies.  I personally prefer to add more stuff to just plain creamy pasta.  That's why this recipe is loaded with seared chicken breast, broccoli, and cooked bacon.   This is a great recipe for those who want protein (chicken) and veggies in their dinner.

    chicken broccoli pasta with bacon

    FAQ

    • What pasta can I use in this recipe?  Use any type of long pasta. You can use fettuccine, spaghetti, or linguine.
    • What is fettuccini?  Fettuccine is a type of pasta that is long, flat, and wide. It's very popular in Italy, and in the US, too.
    • What is a good substitute for broccoli in pasta?  If you don't have broccoli, you can use asparagus or spinach.

    chicken broccoli pasta with bacon in a skillet

    Ingredients you will need:

    • olive oil
    • salt and pepper
    • garlic
    • heavy cream
    • milk
    • Parmesan cheese shredded
    • fettuccine pasta (for a gluten-free version, use gluten-free brown rice fettuccine)
    • boneless and skinless chicken breasts
    • broccoli
    • bacon

    How to make Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon

    1. First, cook the chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper in a large skillet on medium heat. You can also use leftover cooked chicken. Slice the chicken into thin slices.
    2. Next, in the same skillet make the cream sauce. Add minced garlic with heavy cream and milk. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer. Stir in the cheese. Keep stirring until it completely melts into a creamy sauce.
    3. Then, cook the pasta according to instructions. Drain.
    4. Finally, combine everything together: cooked pasta, cooked bacon, broccoli, and cream sauce. Mix.
    5. Season with salt and pepper. Top with sliced cooked chicken.

    chicken broccoli pasta with bacon

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    chicken broccoli pasta with bacon
    4.93 from 182 votes

    Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon

    Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon is an easy dinner that a whole family will love!  Great recipe for those who want protein (chicken) and veggies in their creamy pasta.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 809 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 lb chicken breast boneless and skinless
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • ⅔ cups heavy cream
    • ⅔ cups milk
    • 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
    • 8 oz fettuccine pasta (for gluten free version, use gluten free brown rice fettuccine)
    • 2 cups broccoli florets , blanched
    • 7 strips bacon

    Instructions 

    • Heat olive oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.   Add chicken to the skillet.
    • Cook chicken breast on high heat for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, until browned.  Remove the skillet from heat and keep the chicken covered.  The chicken will continue cooking in its own steam until no longer pink. Remove chicken from the skillet. You can also use pre-cooked chicken. Cut chicken into thin slices.
    • Add minced garlic to the same (now empty) skillet, with oils and bits left from cooking the chicken. 
    • Add heavy cream, milk, bring to boil.  Reduce to simmer.  Add cheese and stir till it completely melts into a creamy sauce.
    • Cook pasta according to instructions. Drain.
    • Add cooked pasta, cooked bacon, cooked broccoli to the creamy sauce and mix everything in. 
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with sliced cooked chicken.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    809
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    45
    g
    69
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    20
    g
    125
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    173
    mg
    58
    %
    Sodium
     
    983
    mg
    43
    %
    Potassium
     
    881
    mg
    25
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    50
    g
    17
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    48
    g
    96
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1175
    IU
    24
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    42.9
    mg
    52
    %
    Calcium
     
    411
    mg
    41
    %
    Iron
     
    1.9
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Julia Serad

      April 01, 2018 at 4:29 am

      It's my first time cooking this and good God, it's so delicious! Thanks!❤

      Reply
      • Julia

        April 06, 2018 at 5:07 pm

        You're very welcome! 🙂

        Reply
        • Deb

          September 16, 2018 at 2:45 pm

          De.li.cious!! Whole house loved it...a lot!,

          Reply
          • Julia

            October 05, 2018 at 4:31 pm

            So happy everyone liked it! 🙂 Thank you for stopping by and leaving your comment!

            Reply
    2. Yamilia

      March 22, 2018 at 5:49 pm

      Ive made this twice now and both times it's come out absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing this one with us!

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 22, 2018 at 6:08 pm

        I am so glad to hear it! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Laura

      March 15, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      My family loved it! I used asparagus in place of broccoli, it was delicious. I’m going to try shrimp next time. The sauce is simple and yummy! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 22, 2018 at 7:02 pm

        So glad you liked it! Yes, asparagus is delicious in this recipe, so is shrimp!

        Reply
    4. Erin

      March 14, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      Hi, I was wondering what a serving size is for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 14, 2018 at 4:51 pm

        This recipe serves 4 people.

        Reply
    5. Tanya

      February 11, 2018 at 6:43 pm

      This is a very good and simple recipe. I used Cajun seasoning and garlic salt to season my chicken. It gave it a little more flavor. I also used sweet potato fettuccine!! It tastes great!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 24, 2018 at 12:11 am

        I am glad you liked it! Wow, sweet potato fettuccine sounds so delicious!

        Reply
    6. Nicole

      January 15, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      How did u guys get flavor into the sauce?

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 26, 2018 at 6:57 pm

        The sauce gets its flavor from all the ingredients in this recipe: chicken, bacon, minced garlic, broccoli, etc. Also, make sure to season your sauce with salt and pepper, to taste. This is just like basic alfredo sauce but with chicken, broccoli, and bacon added. So all the ingredients add flavor to the sauce.

        Reply
    7. Mike

      January 03, 2018 at 3:15 pm

      It was delicious, my family likes more cheese so is used equal parts of mozzarella, parm to the cream/milk.

      Reply
    8. Taylor

      December 07, 2017 at 5:34 pm

      I was wondering if spaghetti squash would be a decent substitute for the pasta?

      Reply
    9. su

      November 15, 2017 at 10:52 am

      made this for lunch today. Both my nephew and niece love love love it!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 24, 2017 at 10:18 pm

        So glad your family has enjoyed it!

        Reply
    10. Amber

      October 17, 2017 at 10:19 am

      Made this last night for dinner and just had leftovers for lunch. Absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 31, 2017 at 6:14 pm

        Amber, so glad you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
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