Spicy Creamy Bacon
Chicken Pasta
A rich and indulgent one-pot pasta featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, savory mushrooms, and a spicy kick, finished with a luscious raw egg yolk.
This one-pot pasta method combines convenience with deep flavor, allowing the starches from the noodles to naturally thicken the sauce as it simmers. Infused with aromatic garlic, smoked paprika, and a touch of chili oil, it creates a comforting yet vibrant meal that comes together seamlessly in a single pot.
Ingredients
- 150 g bacon
- 200 g chicken breast
- 100 g mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 200 g pasta
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 250 ml water
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 50 g spinach
- 1 egg yolk
- to taste smoked paprika
- to taste garlic powder
- to taste black pepper
- to taste salt
- optional parsley
Instructions
- 1Fry the bacon
Add chopped bacon to a pot over heat and fry until crisp and rendered. Use tongs to manage and stir the pieces, then remove the bacon from the pot once cooked.
Tip: Make sure to render the fat completely so it leaves behind flavorful oil for searing the chicken. - 2Sear the chicken breast
Transfer seasoned chicken breast pieces into the same pot with the remaining bacon fat. Sear until the exterior is lightly browned and cooked through.
Tip: Do not overcrowd the pot if cooking in large batches to ensure a proper golden sear. - 3Add chopped onions
Toss freshly chopped onions directly into the pot containing the chicken. Sauté them until they become translucent and fragrant.
Tip: Scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot as the onions release their moisture. - 4Add sliced mushrooms
Add sliced mushrooms into the pot with the onions and chicken. Cook them down until they soften and absorb the flavors in the pot.
Tip: Slice the mushrooms evenly so they cook at a consistent rate. - 5Add dried pasta and liquids
Pour water and coconut milk or heavy cream into the pot along with seasonings. Add the dried pasta directly into the mixture to cook all in one pot.
Tip: Ensure the liquid level is sufficient to submerge and rehydrate the pasta properly. - 6Mix in tomato paste and chili oil
Stir tomato paste and chili oil into the simmering creamy mixture. Combine thoroughly to build a rich and vibrant sauce for the pasta.
Tip: Stir constantly to distribute the tomato paste evenly and prevent the bottom from scorching. - 7Add Spinach, Chicken, and Bacon
Add fresh spinach leaves, the previously cooked chicken pieces, and the crispy bacon into the simmering pasta pot. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients into the creamy sauce.
Tip: Add the spinach gradually so it wilts evenly into the hot sauce without overflowing the pot. - 8Simmer and Thicken the Sauce
Pour additional heavy cream or coconut milk into the pot over the pasta. Simmer on low heat while stirring continuously to help the sauce reduce and coat every strand of pasta evenly.
Tip: Stir constantly during this stage to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
