Creamy Chicken Corn Pasta with Crispy Bacon and Fresh Herbs - cookrisp

Ingredients

• 10 oz farfalle bow-tie pasta
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs or breasts, skinless and boneless
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups corn kernels, cooked (about 4 corn ears)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
• Fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, or marjoram) for garnish