Description

Chicken Pasta Milano is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast, smoky turkey bacon, and luscious plant-based cheese. Enhanced with a splash of apple cider vinegar for a fresh tangy finish, this recipe combines comfort and brightness in every bite. Quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners, it offers a satisfying meal with rich, smooth sauce and aromatic herbs.

Ingredients

Proteins and Main Ingredients

Thinly sliced chicken breast – 300g
Smoked turkey bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces – 100g
Plant-based cheese (creamy) – 150g
Pasta (fettuccine or penne) – 250g

Vegetables and Aromatics

Fresh garlic, minced – 3 cloves
Onion, finely diced – 1 medium
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish – 2 tbsp

Liquids and Seasonings

Apple cider vinegar – 2 tbsp
Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Natural gelling agent (dissolved in water) – 1 tsp
Salt – to taste
Black pepper – to taste

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Thinly slice the chicken breast and chop the smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and dice the onion finely. Set plant-based cheese and apple cider vinegar aside for easy access.
Cook the Pasta: Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a small cup of pasta water for later use.
Sauté the Bacon and Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add smoked turkey bacon and cook until golden and crispy. Stir in the diced onion and sauté until translucent and sweet. Add minced garlic last and cook just until fragrant to avoid bitterness.
Cook the Chicken: Push bacon and aromatics to the side of the pan. Add chicken slices and cook until golden brown on all sides, stirring occasionally.
Make the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat and stir in plant-based cheese and apple cider vinegar. Add natural gelling agent dissolved in a small amount of water to thicken the sauce to desired consistency. Mix gently to combine all elements perfectly.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Return drained pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water little by little if needed to loosen the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top. Serve warm and enjoy your Chicken Pasta Milano.

Notes

Choose quality plant-based cheese to achieve a luscious sauce texture.
Cook chicken just until done for tender, juicy bites.
Save some pasta water to adjust sauce thickness without extra fat.
Add garlic last during sauté to avoid burning and bitterness.
Gently incorporate natural gelling agent to thicken sauce without clumping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy pasta, plant-based cheese, turkey bacon, apple cider vinegar, easy dinner, weeknight meal, gluten free pasta