🍯 One-Pan Honey Dijon Chicken Pasta with Crispy Bacon
Creamy, sweet, savory & done in 35 minutes — your next favorite weeknight dinner!
🛒 Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta (uncooked)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Directions:
- Crisp the bacon:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and cook until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside — keep the flavorful bacon fat in the pan. - Sear the chicken:
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Add to the skillet and sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. - Build the sauce:
Lower the heat and stir in Dijon mustard and honey, scraping up all those delicious browned bits at the bottom. - Simmer the pasta:
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Add uncooked pasta, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes — stirring occasionally — until pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy. - Bring it all together:
Return the cooked chicken and bacon to the skillet. Stir in Parmesan and spinach (if using), and cook until the spinach is wilted and everything is coated in the rich sauce. - Serve hot:
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy straight from the pan!
⏱️ Time:
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 25 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 4
🔥 Calories: Approx. 620 kcal per serving
✨ Perfect for cozy nights or easy entertaining.
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