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This chicken bacon mushroom pasta recipe is a quick and simple weeknight dinner. It has a delicious creamy balsamic sauce with a hint of garlic that's sure to become a family favorite!
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Creamy Balsamic Chicken Bacon Mushroom Pasta

This easy creamy balsamic chicken bacon mushroom pasta is loaded with flavor! A simple weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: balsamic chicken pasta, chicken bacon mushroom pasta
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta 
  • 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-size strips
  • 3 strips bacon cut into small pieces
  • 7 ounces mushrooms (white or cremini work well) sliced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1-2 dashes Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prep your bacon and chicken. Boil a large, salted pot of water and cook pasta al dente according to package directions. 
  • Meanwhile, add the bacon to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it's nice and crispy (about 7-10 minutes). Take the bacon out of the pan and set it aside. 
  • Drain some of the bacon fat off, still leaving enough to cook the mushrooms in. Sauté the mushrooms for about 3-4 minutes or until they start to release some of their water. 
  • Add the chicken in the pan and cook for another 4-5 minutes or so. Most of the liquid should be gone from the pan by now. If not, cook a little bit longer. 
  • Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook it for about a minute.
  • Add the cream, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to the pan. Give it a good stir (make sure to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan) and let it cook for 5 minutes or so (reduce heat if bubbling like crazy), taking care not to overcook the chicken.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese, bacon pieces, and season the sauce with salt & pepper as needed.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Toss the sauce with the pasta continuously for a minute or two (I used tongs) - this will help thicken the sauce a bit.