Chicken Bianco Pasta

Sear the Chicken

1. 01

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 02

   Add a small amount of olive oil.
3. 03

   Season chicken directly in the pan with salt and black pepper.
4. 04

   Sear chicken for about 4 minutes on one side with the lid on until deeply golden.
5. 05

   Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

Cook the Bacon and Onions

1. 06

   Reduce heat to medium.
2. 07

   Add diced bacon and sliced onions directly into the fond.
3. 08

   Cook until bacon renders and onions soften, scraping up browned bits from the pan.

Build the Base

1. 09

   Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. 10

   Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice and stir to fully deglaze the pan

Add Pasta

1. 11

   Add dry pasta directly to the pan.
2. 12

   Bring everything to a boil.
3. 13

   Let pasta cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until partially softened.

Create the Cream Sauce

1. 14

   Reduce heat to a steady simmer.
2. 15

   Add heavy cream and grated parmesan.
3. 16

   Stir until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.

Finish Cooking

1. 17

   Nestle the chicken back into the pan.
2. 18

   Simmer everything together for about 4 minutes, until the pasta is fully cooked, the chicken is cooked through, and the sauce is creamy and emulsified.

Garnish and Serve

1. 19

   Finish with sliced green onions over the top.
2. 20

   Serve straight from the pan.