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Creamy Chicken Bacon Ziti
This Creamy Chicken Bacon Ziti is big on flavor and is hands down one of the easiest pasta dishes to make in less than 20 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 and pepper
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth low sodium
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated (not pre-shredded)
- fresh basil chiffonade, for garnish
- 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
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
818mg
(34%)
Potassium
507mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
859IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.