Creamy Chicken And Bacon Pasta Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Who would have thought that a plate of chicken and bacon pasta could be mostly vegetables by volume and still taste great?

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, chicken, creamy, pasta

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 5

Servings people

Calories 574kcal

Cost 15

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Lightly oil the spaghetti squash with 1 tbsp. of olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
1 spaghetti squash, 1 tbsp. olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Place the squash, cut side down, on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes or until the flesh is soft.
Heat some cooking fat over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Season chicken breast to taste.
1 lb. chicken breast
Cook the chicken breast for 6 to 7 minutes on each side until browned and no longer pink.
Let the chicken rest, and cut it into thin slices.
Remove the squash from the oven and set aside until cool enough to be easily handled.
Use a large fork or spoon to scoop the stringy flesh from the squash and place it in a bowl.
Add minced garlic and onion to the skillet and cook until soft and fragrant. Add coconut milk, bring to a boil, and lower the heat.
1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 ½ cups full fat coconut milk
Add the squash, bacon, broccoli, and chicken to the sauce. Stir well to combine, and cook until warmed through.
1 spaghetti squash, 6 bacon strips, 2 cups broccoli florets
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper