Bacon and chicken pasta
A rich and creamy pasta dish made with garlic, fresh basil, and cheddar cheese - a quick and comforting meal that’s full of flavor and ready in minutes.
Updated : 14 October, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
3 tablespoon
Olive oil
3
Chicken fillet
5 slice
Smoked bacon
2
Garlic
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
300 milliliters
Heavy cream
450 grams
Pasta
handful
Basil
200 grams
Cheddar
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water according to the packet instructions, then drain well.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken strips and chopped bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3
Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then pour in the cream and heat gently until warmed through.
Step 4
Add the creamy chicken and bacon sauce to the drained pasta and mix well to coat evenly.
Step 5
To serve, stir in the fresh basil and cheddar cheese, then spoon the pasta onto serving plates. Garnish with extra grated cheese and basil leaves for a finishing touch.