Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon. This delightful recipe features tender chicken and crispy bacon enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce that perfectly clings to al dente penne pasta. Ideal for family dinners or a quick weeknight meal, it’s packed with flavor yet simple to prepare. With the addition of fresh spinach and tomatoes, this dish not only satisfies your cravings but also adds a touch of freshness to your table. In under 40 minutes, you can whip up this deliciously irresistible meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bacon strips
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 small tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (more if desired)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown; then slice.
- Prepare the sauce by sautéing garlic, adding tomatoes, spinach, paprika, and heavy cream; stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Cook penne pasta per package instructions, then combine with sauce, chicken, and crumbled bacon.
- Serve hot garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg