Make our Homemade Chicken Bacon Alfredo Pasta Dish for a simple weeknight meal. Make it even quicker by using pre-cooked roasted chicken!
Hey y’all! If you’re looking for a quick, comforting, and downright delicious meal for busy weeknights, this Homemade Chicken Bacon Alfredo Pasta Dish is going to be your new go-to. It’s rich, creamy, packed with flavor, and the best part? You can make it even faster by using pre-cooked roasted or rotisserie chicken. When life gets busy (and doesn’t it always?), this simple chicken bacon Alfredo recipe is perfect for feeding your family without a lot of fuss.
Never use a jarred alfredo pasta sauce again with this simple recipe. A homemade alfredo sauce is just as easy to make from scratch as it is to make the jarred stuff taste good. Skip the processed and go for the homemade version! I promise you will never look back!
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Why You’ll Love This Chicken Bacon Alfredo Pasta Dish
- It’s Quick and Easy: Using pre-cooked chicken cuts down on time, making this dish perfect for those nights when you need dinner on the table fast.
- Family-Friendly: Creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked pasta—what’s not to love?
- Simple Ingredients: You likely already have most of these ingredients in your kitchen, which makes this a great last-minute meal idea.
- Hearty and Satisfying: With chicken, bacon, and pasta all in one dish, this is a full meal that’ll keep everyone full and happy.
Ingredients for Homemade Chicken Bacon Alfredo Pasta
One of the things I love most about this recipe is how simple and budget-friendly the ingredients are. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Butter – For sautéing and adding that rich flavor.
- Onion – Adds a subtle sweetness and depth to the sauce.
- Minced Garlic – Because garlic makes everything better.
- 1 lb Roasted or Rotisserie Chicken – Shredded for ease and flavor.
- Real Bacon Bits or Chopped Cooked Bacon – Use whatever you have on hand.
- 12 oz Pasta – Penne, fettuccine, or whatever your family loves. We use plain spaghetti most of the time!
- Heavy Cream – The base for that rich, velvety Alfredo sauce.
- Reserved Pasta Water – Helps loosen the sauce and add flavor.
- Parmesan Cheese, shredded or grated – Freshly grated gives the best texture and taste.
- Italian Seasoning – Adds a perfect balance of herbs.
- Pepper – For a little kick.
- Salt – Adjust to your preference.
I always like to have already cooked, roasted chicken on hand. It is something that I always want to have in the freezer and automatically elevates any chicken dish to the next level. It saves us money and we love my roasted chicken that is seasoned with our Farmhouse 181 poultry seasoning. I have been roasting a lot of whole chickens lately, but you can follow this sheet pan chicken guide for roasting chicken legs or thighs!
How to Make It
This chicken bacon Alfredo pasta dish comes together in just a few easy steps:
- Cook the Pasta: Boil your pasta to your desired doneness. Be sure to reserve one cup of the pasta water before draining—it’s a game-changer for the sauce!
- Sauté the Onion: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it’s translucent and just starting to brown.
- Add Garlic, Chicken, and Bacon: Stir in the minced garlic, shredded chicken, and bacon bits. Cook for about a minute until everything is heated and fragrant.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and lower the heat to medium-low. Add the Italian seasoning and pepper. Stir until the cream starts to bubble gently.
- Incorporate Pasta Water: Once the cream has bubbled for a minute, slowly add the reserved pasta water. Bring the sauce back to a simmer.
- Melt the Cheese: Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until it’s completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season to Taste: Give the sauce a taste and add salt as needed. Let it simmer for another minute, then remove from heat.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked and drained pasta into the sauce, making sure every bite is coated. Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Chicken Bacon Alfredo Pasta
- Use Freshly Grated Cheese: Pre-shredded Parmesan can make the sauce grainy, so if possible, grate it fresh.
- Adjust the Consistency: If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash more pasta water or cream.
- Make It Your Own: Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for an extra burst of flavor and color.
What to Serve with Chicken Bacon Alfredo Pasta
This dish is hearty on its own, but if you want to round out the meal, here are a few simple sides:
- Garlic Bread: Because…well…we like carbs.
- Simple Side Salad: A light, crisp salad balances the richness of the Alfredo.
- Roasted Veggies: Broccoli, asparagus, or zucchini make great additions.
Final Thoughts
This Simple Homemade Chicken Bacon Alfredo Pasta Dish is the perfect combination of comfort and convenience. It’s rich, flavorful, and easy enough for a busy weeknight while still being impressive enough for company. Whether you use pre-cooked chicken or cook your own, you’ll end up with a dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
So go ahead and give this chicken bacon Alfredo recipe a try. I’d love to hear how it turns out—leave a comment and let me know if you made any tweaks or added your own spin. Enjoy, y’all!
Other Farmhouse 181 Recommendations
If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out these additional Farmhouse 181 recipes that you might enjoy just as much!
- Best Classic Southern Meatloaf Recipe with Crackers
- Easy Taco Soup Recipe with Rotel (Instant Pot or Crock Pot)
- One Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables with Legs or Thighs
Simple Homemade Chicken Bacon Alfredo Pasta Dish
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 lb Chicken, Roasted or Rotisserie
- ½ cup Real Bacon Bits or Chopped and Cooked Bacon
- 12 oz Pasta
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Pasta Water, Reserved
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded or grated
- ½ to 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
- ¼ tsp Pepper
- ½ tsp Salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Cook/boil your pasta of choice to your desired doneness.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Saute onion in your skillet or sauce pan over medium heat in the butter until it is translucent and begins to brown.
- Add your minced garlic, chicken and bacon bits. Stir around for a minute or so until both are warm and fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream to your pan and turn your heat to medium to low.
- Add in all of the seasonings aside from salt and keep stirring your heavy cream in the pan until it begins to bubble.
- Once the heavy cream has just began to bubble for a minute or so, add in your pasta water and bring back to a simmer.
- Add in the parmesan cheese once the sauce comes back to a simmer. Stir until cheese is melted and combined.
- Do a taste test to see how much salt you need. Salt to taste, bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta into the saucepan and combine thoroughly to coat all of the noodles with sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
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