Savory One-Pan Honey Dijon Chicken Pasta with Crispy Bacon

🍯🥓🍝 Savory One-Pan Honey Dijon Chicken Pasta with Crispy Bacon

🔹️ Ingredients:

Protein & Base:

◾️ 2 tbsp olive oil

◾️ 4 slices bacon, chopped

◾️ 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (bite-sized pieces)

Seasoning:

◾️ Salt & pepper, to taste

◾️ 1 tsp garlic powder

◾️ ½ tsp smoked paprika

Sauce & Pasta:

◾️ 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

◾️ 1 tbsp honey

◾️ ½ cup chicken broth

◾️ 1½ cups heavy cream

◾️ 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta (uncooked)

Finish & Garnish:

◾️ ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

◾️ 2 cups baby spinach (optional)

◾️ Fresh parsley, chopped

🔹️ Directions

1️⃣ Cook the Bacon

◾️ Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

◾️ Add chopped bacon, cook until crispy, then remove and set aside (leave bacon fat in skillet).

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken

◾️ Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder & smoked paprika.

◾️ Add to skillet, sear until golden brown and cooked through. Remove & set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Sauce

◾️ Lower heat, stir in Dijon mustard + honey, scraping brown bits.

◾️ Pour in chicken broth + heavy cream, mix well.

◾️ Add uncooked pasta, bring to a gentle simmer.

4️⃣ Cook the Pasta

◾️ Cover and cook 10–12 min, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente & sauce thickens.

5️⃣ Combine & Finish

◾️ Return chicken + bacon to skillet.

◾️ Add Parmesan & spinach (if using), stir until spinach wilts and everything is coated.

6️⃣ Serve

◾️ Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

🔹️ Details:

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 min

🔥 Cook Time: 25 min

🍽️ Servings: 4

⚡ Calories: ~620 per serving