Can I make this dish dairy-free?

Yes! Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a creamy garlic chicken that’s dairy-free.

Is it possible to prepare this dish ahead of time?

Absolutely! Cook the chicken and sauce separately. Combine and reheat gently when ready to serve for an easy chicken dinner.

Yes, you can! Store it in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw overnight before reheating to maintain texture.

Half-and-half or a mixture of milk and cornstarch work great. These alternatives keep the chicken with creamy garlic sauce luscious.

Fresh tomatoes can work, but sun-dried tomatoes add a more intense flavor to this Italian-inspired chicken.

A cornstarch slurry or additional grated Parmesan can thicken your chicken with creamy Parmesan sauce beautifully.

Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch for the sauce. Pair with gluten-free pasta or rice for a complete meal.

Yes! Sear the chicken first, then cook everything in the slow cooker on low for 4–6 hours for a tender result.

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Cook the bacon until crispy over low heat and set aside. Save 2 tbsp of bacon grease.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. Save 1/4 cup of pasta water.
In the same pan, heat the bacon grease over medium heat.
Sauté onion, garlic and mushroom for 2 minutes until it softens.
Add cooked bacon back to the pan followed by cooking cream, evaporated milk, parmesan cheese and beef stock.
Bring the sauce to simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened
Add the pasta, pasta water to the sauce and toss until it is evenly coated.
Transfer to a plate, garnish with more crispy bacon, parmesan cheese and enjoy!

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