Description
A delicious and easy dish that combines grilled chicken, savory bacon, and vibrant corn, all tossed in a rich pesto sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or your favorite shape)
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. During the last 2 minutes, add the corn to the boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the pasta: In a large bowl, toss the hot pasta and corn with basil pesto, Parmesan cheese, and half of the chopped bacon.
- Assemble: Plate the pasta and top with grilled chicken slices. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and fresh basil.
- Serve: Drizzle extra pesto on top if desired and enjoy warm!
Notes
For a creamier pasta, mix in some heavy cream with the pesto. Can customize the chicken marinade by adding lemon juice or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, pesto, bacon, corn, quick dinner