Creamy Chicken Corn Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta and Cheese

01 - 10 oz farfalle bow-tie pasta
02 - ½ cup Parmesan cheese

→ Chicken

03 - 1.5 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts
04 - 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
07 - freshly ground black pepper to taste
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Corn

09 - 2 cups cooked corn kernels (from 4 ears of corn)
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - salt and pepper to taste
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1 teaspoon chili powder

→ Other Ingredients

14 - 1 cup heavy cream
15 - 8 strips cooked bacon
16 - fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, or marjoram) for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
02 - Shred ½ cup Parmesan cheese or remove pre-shredded cheese from the refrigerator and allow it to warm near the stove to facilitate melting in the sauce.
03 - Slice chicken thighs into thin strips. Season generously with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken strips for about 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
04 - In the same skillet, add 2 cups cooked corn kernels, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir and cook over low heat for 3 minutes to meld flavors. Remove half of the corn to a separate plate.
05 - Add heavy cream to the skillet with remaining corn. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat. Stir in shredded Parmesan cheese and cook until cheese melts completely and sauce thickens slightly.
06 - Add cooked pasta and chicken to the creamy corn sauce; stir gently to combine. Transfer to serving plates and top with cooked bacon strips, reserved corn kernels, and fresh herbs for garnish.

# Notes:

01 - Warming shredded Parmesan cheese before adding it to the sauce helps achieve a smoother melt.

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