# Chicken, bacon & mozzarella pasta

This pasta features smoky paprika-spiced chicken, crispy bacon, melted mozzarella, and a creamy garlic sauce, offering a comforting yet lighter meal with high protein.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- chicken breasts
- bacon
- pasta
- garlic
- single cream
- paprika
- mixed herbs
- mozzarella
- parsley

## Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts and place them on a baking tray.
2. Cook the pasta in boiling water.
3. Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crispy.
4. Add garlic to the pan and cook briefly.
5. Pour in single cream.
6. Add paprika and mixed herbs to the cream sauce.
7. Stir the sauce until well combined.
8. Top the cooked chicken with some of the sauce.
9. Add mozzarella cheese on top of the sauced chicken.
10. Add mozzarella cheese to the sauce in the pan.
11. Transfer the cooked pasta into the pan with the sauce.
12. Mix the pasta thoroughly with the sauce.
13. Serve the pasta in a bowl.
14. Place the chicken on top of the pasta.
15. Garnish with crispy bacon.
16. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish.

## Equipment

- baking tray
- saucepan
- frying pan
- tongs

## Tips

- This dish is a comforting meal made lighter with almost 47g protein per portion.
- It’s designed to feel indulgent while fitting into everyday life.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRRjKut3/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0a8d514f-197e-4eb9-ab5c-320941594bf4
- Extracted: 2025-12-02

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