Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon is the ultimate comfort dish that combines tender chicken and crispy bacon in a rich, creamy sauce. This easy-to-make pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, delivering mouthwatering flavors in just 40 minutes. Each bite is an explosion of taste, thanks to the harmonious blend of garlic, spinach, and Parmesan, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. With its versatility, you can customize this dish by adding seasonal veggies or adjusting seasonings to match your preferences. Serve it garnished with fresh parsley and extra cheese for an unforgettable meal that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bacon strips
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 small tomatoes (diced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet, crumble, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 6-8 minutes per side). Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic, tomatoes, spinach, paprika, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream; simmer gently. Stir in crumbled bacon and Parmesan until melted.
- Cook penne according to package instructions; drain and toss into the sauce mixture.
- Serve garnished with parsley and additional Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg