Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large boneless chicken thighs, skin removed, cut into strips
  • 5 rashers bacon, chopped
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 300ml/10fl oz double cream
  • 450g/1lb farfalle
  • handful fresh basil, torn, plus extra for garnish
  • 200g/7oz cheddar, grated, plus extra to garnish

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta according to packet instructions in a pan of salted boiling water, then drain.
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the chicken strips and bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is golden-brown and cooked through.
  • Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper, add the cream and warm through.
  • Add the creamy sauce to the cooked, drained pasta and stir well.
  • To serve, stir in the basil and cheddar and spoon onto serving plates. Garnish with extra grated cheese and basil leaves.