Description
Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta is the ultimate weeknight comfort food! Juicy chicken, smoky bacon, sweet corn, and bow-tie pasta come together in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce for a dinner that’s both quick and impressive. Perfect for busy evenings when you want something cozy yet full of flavor!
Ingredients
Pasta and Cheese
10 oz farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Chicken
1.5 lb chicken thighs or breasts (skinless, boneless)
1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Corn
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups corn kernels cooked (from about 4 ears of corn)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
Other Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
8 strips bacon, cooked
Fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, or marjoram), for garnish
Instructions
Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle pasta according to package instructions (usually 10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Shred the Cheese: Shred ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, or if using pre-shredded, bring it to room temperature for smoother melting.
Cook the Chicken: Slice chicken into strips. Season with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Sauté the Corn: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add cooked corn, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir and cook for 3 minutes to blend flavors. Remove half of the corn to a plate.
Make the Sauce: Pour heavy cream into the skillet with the remaining corn. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir on low heat until melted into a creamy sauce.
Combine Everything: Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat in sauce. Top with chopped bacon and reserved corn. Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Fresh corn is delicious here but frozen corn works well if you’re in a hurry.
Adjust chili powder to control the spice level.
Don’t overcook the pasta; you want it slightly firm so it holds up in the sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner , lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 725 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg