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This restaurant-style pasta combines tender chicken, sweet corn and crispy bacon in a creamy parmesan sauce. Ready in 30 minutes using fresh summer corn or frozen corn year-round.

Clare Greco
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:09:25 GMT
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This creamy chicken corn and bacon pasta has saved dinner at my house countless times. The combination of sweet corn smoky bacon and tender chicken in a velvety cream sauce comes together in just 30 minutes. I love how versatile it is whether I'm using summer fresh corn or pantry staples.

Pure Comfort Food

Something magical happens when sweet corn meets savory bacon in this dish. I discovered this recipe during summer when corn was abundant but now make it year round. The beauty is how simple ingredients transform into an incredible meal that my whole family devours.

Kitchen Essentials

  • Juicy chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite size pieces
  • Sweet corn fresh from the cob when possible
  • Crispy bacon from my local butcher
  • Short pasta I love bow ties they catch the sauce perfectly
  • Rich heavy cream makes it silky
  • Freshly grated Parmesan never the pre grated stuff
  • Good olive oil for cooking
  • Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper

Let's Cook

Start With Pasta
Get your salted water boiling cook pasta until tender but still has bite
Corn Prep
If using fresh corn give it a quick boil slice off those sweet kernels
Golden Chicken
Season chicken well cook in olive oil until just done set aside
Sauce Magic
Pour in your cream add Parmesan stir until thick and dreamy
Bringing It Together
Toss everything back in the pan with that gorgeous sauce add bacon last
Time to Eat
Sprinkle with fresh herbs serve it up while hot
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Mix It Up

Sometimes I swap in prosciutto for bacon or try different cheeses like creamy mozzarella. Fresh herbs from my garden add wonderful flavor try basil oregano or whatever you love. Any short pasta works beautifully in this recipe.

Save For Later

Leftovers keep nicely in the fridge for three days. When reheating add a splash of cream to bring back that silky sauce. Skip freezing this one the sauce just isn't the same after thawing.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use frozen corn instead of fresh?

Yes, both frozen and canned corn work well when fresh corn isn't in season.

→ What kind of chicken works best?

Both chicken thighs or breasts work great - thighs will be more tender, breasts leaner.

→ Can I use a different pasta shape?

Yes, any medium pasta shape like penne or rotini works well with this sauce.

→ How do I keep the sauce creamy?

Let parmesan warm to room temp before adding, and simmer gently to prevent sauce from breaking.

→ Can I make this lighter?

Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, reduce bacon, or use chicken breast for a lighter version.

Chicken Corn Pasta

Quick and creamy pasta loaded with chicken, sweet corn, and crispy bacon. Works great with fresh summer corn or frozen corn year-round.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes

Category: Hearty Mains

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings (4 items)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 10 oz farfalle (bow-tie) pasta.
02 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
03 1.5 lb chicken thighs or breasts, boneless skinless.
04 1.5 tsp smoked paprika.
05 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
06 1/4 tsp salt.
07 Black pepper to taste.
08 2 tbsp olive oil.
09 2 cups corn kernels (from 4 ears or frozen).
10 1 tbsp olive oil.
11 1 tsp smoked paprika (for corn).
12 1 tsp chili powder.
13 Salt and pepper to taste (for corn).
14 1 cup heavy cream.
15 8 strips bacon, cooked.
16 Fresh herbs (thyme, oregano or marjoram).

Instructions

Step 01

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain when done.

Step 02

Let shredded Parmesan cheese come to room temperature.

Step 03

Slice chicken into strips and season with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 04

Cook chicken in olive oil for 4-5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.

Step 05

In the same pan, cook the corn with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt and pepper for 3 minutes.

Step 06

Remove half of the corn. Add heavy cream to the pan with the remaining corn.

Step 07

Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.

Step 08

Add pasta, chicken, and top with bacon and reserved corn.

Step 09

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

  1. Works with fresh, frozen, or canned corn.
  2. Can use any pasta shape.
  3. Let cheese warm up for the smoothest sauce.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large pot.
  • Large skillet.
  • Colander.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.
  • Wheat/Gluten.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 946
  • Total Fat: 50 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 68 g
  • Protein: 56 g