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Creamy Chicken Bacon Ziti
Creamy Chicken Bacon Ziti combines al dente ziti pasta with crispy bacon and bite-sized chicken pieces cooked in a sauce of heavy cream, chicken broth, and freshly grated Parmesan. Seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, the dish offers a rich, savory flavor and smooth sauce that clings to the pasta and proteins. Garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan, this pasta provides a satisfying, hearty meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
717 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ pound ziti pasta
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 8 ounces Bacon chopped
- 6 ounces chicken breast chopped into bite-size pieces
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- salt
- black pepper
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth low sodium
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated (not pre-shredded)
- basil chiffonade, for garnish, fresh
- Parmesan Cheese shredded, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the ziti and cook according to the package directions MINUS 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until it's nice and crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. (Set some of the bacon aside for garnish if you'd like.)
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until it has turned partly white. Sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, and parmesan to the skillet. Bring to a simmer. Then add the cooked ziti and bacon. Stir on the stove for 2 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens, coating the pasta.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil, parmesan, and the reserved bacon.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
717kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
818mg
(34%)
Potassium
507mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
859IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 717
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 717kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 818mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 507mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 859IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.