Bucatini with Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Broccoli
Seared chicken, crispy bacon and fresh broccoli over garlicky, creamy pasta.
Difficulty:
Easy
Time:
30-35 min
Calories: 757
Fat: 19g
Carbs: 74g
Protein: 23g
This is a fresh & light riff on a traditional carbonara…with minimal effort! Searing the chicken in bacon drippings helps layer flavors and add more punch to the dish. Then we add veggies and herbs for a fresh finish.
Ingredients
Garlic
Parsley
Broccoli
Chicken breasts
Bacon
Heavy Cream
Bucatini pasta
Cooking terms for this recipe
Al Dente
Literally to the tooth. Describes the ideal texture of cooked pasta that leaves it with a slight bite, rather than becoming mushy.
Floret
literally a small flower, but usually refers to the individual true flowers clustered within
Simmer
To stew gently below or just at boiling point.
What you need
Large pot
Medium deep sauté pan