Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta

Name: Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian,
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 3/4-inch chunks; 2 tbsps flour; 4 slices bacon; 1 cup milk; 4 oz (1/2 package) cream cheese at room temperature; 1 1/2 tsps McCormick® Basil Leaves; 1 1/2 tsps McCormick® Garlic Powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground

Creamy chicken pasta can be served in just 30 minutes with the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy and smoky. Inspired by the classic carbonara, this bacon chicken pasta is made with cream cheese, basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper and bacon. While the recipe calls for spa... Read More Read Less

10m

PREP TIME

20m

COOK TIME

415

CALORIES

10

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 6

Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2 tablespoons flour
4 slices bacon
1 cup milk
4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Basil Leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Coarse Ground Black Pepper Substitutions available
- McCormick® Red Pepper, Crushed

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Drain well. Meanwhile, toss chicken with flour. Set aside. Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
2 Remove all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in milk, cream cheese and seasonings until well blended. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3 Cut bacon into bite-size pieces. Add to skillet. Place spaghetti in serving bowl. Add chicken mixture; toss well. Serve immediately.