🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Pasta:
- 400 g (14 oz) penne pasta
- Salt (for boiling water)
For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup diced bacon or turkey bacon (optional but recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned, drained)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions