Creamy chicken and bacon pasta

This creamy chicken and bacon pasta is ready to eat in just 20 minutes. Full of flavour, it’s a great go-to when you’re short on time.

Serves

4

Prep

5m

Cooking

15m

Ingredients

  • 400g spaghetti
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 100g Coles Short Cut Bacon, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 300ml light thickened cream
  • 1 cup (120g) frozen peas
  • 2 cups (320g) shredded Coles RSPCA Approved Hot Roast Chicken Breast
  • 1/3 cup (25g) finely grated parmesan

Method

STEP 1

Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well.

STEP 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring, for 4 mins or until light golden. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 secs or until aromatic. Add cream, peas and chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 mins or until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in half the parmesan. Season with pepper.

STEP 3

Add pasta to the cream mixture and toss until well combined. Divide among serving bowls. Season. Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan to serve.

Serve with chopped chives  

Dietary information

Egg-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Sesame-free
No added sugar

Nutrition Information

Per Serve

Energy: 3764kJ/900 Cals (43%)

Protein: 44g (88%)

Fat: 44g (63%)

Sat fat: 73g (24%)

Carb: 73g (24%)

Sugar: 3g (3%)

Fibre: 6g (20%)

Sodium: 895mg (45%)

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