Creamy Chicken-Bacon Ziti
Creamy Chicken-Bacon Ziti
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb ziti
- 8 oz bacon chopped
- 6 oz chicken chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 tsp paprika optional
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- ¾ cup heavy cream cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth low sodium
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan not store bought doesn’t melt as well
- To Serve:
- Finely sliced basil
- Parmesan
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil, add ziti and cook for the length of time per the packet MINUS 1 minute. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add bacon and cook until almost golden. Remove some bacon and set aside for garnish (optional).
- Add chicken and cook until it partly turns white, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Cook until the chicken all turns white.
- Add cream, broth, and parmesan. Bring to a simmer, then add ziti. Stir on the stove for 2 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens, coating the pasta.
- Serve immediately, garnished with basil, parmesan and reserved bacon.
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