Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon is a comforting and indulgent dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for family dinners, date nights, or potlucks. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, it’s sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or simply looking for a quick weeknight meal, this creamy pasta dish will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 strips of bacon
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Garlic, tomatoes, and seasonings
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through; set aside.
- For the sauce, melt butter in the skillet, add minced garlic and sauté briefly. Stir in diced tomatoes, spinach, spices, heavy cream, and Parmesan until combined.
- Toss cooked penne pasta with the sauce mixture along with chopped bacon and sliced chicken.
- Serve warm with additional Parmesan and parsley as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg