Dinner for 2
Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta
Fettuccine combines with browned bacon, chicken, garlic, cream, and Parmesan in a quick skillet sauce.
$17.37for 4 servings
$4.34 per serving$17.37 for 4
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- 20 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinKid-friendlyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $3.25Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $1.31Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.19Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.37Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.24Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.69 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 oz / 180 g fettuccine
- 3/4 cup pasta cooking water
- 6 oz / 150 - 200 g bacon
- 6 oz / 180g chicken breast
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 small onion
- 3/4 cup heavy cream / thickened cream
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan
- fresh parsley
- parmesan
Steps
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the fettuccine until tender, and reserve three-quarters cup cooking water.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, then remove excess fat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, cook it in the skillet for 5 to 6 minutes, and verify it reaches 165 F.
- Add the butter, onion, and garlic, then cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the cream, remaining salt and pepper, and Parmesan, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss in the pasta and reserved water, cook for 1 minute, and finish with parsley and Parmesan.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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