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Cowboy Chicken Linguine

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This Cowboy Chicken Linguine is a hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, smoky bacon, sweet corn, and a creamy, slightly spicy sauce. It’s a quick and easy dinner that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add bacon to the skillet and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
  4. Add red bell pepper and red onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Stir in frozen corn, cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add cooked chicken and bacon to the skillet and stir to combine.
  7. Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
  8. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

Garnish with extra cilantro and a sprinkle of shredded cheese for a more appealing presentation.

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