Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a velvety sauce in a satisfying pasta experience. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe showcases the best of American cuisine. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, it’s a meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 strips of bacon
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 small tomatoes, diced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Garlic (fresh and powder)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté seasoned chicken until cooked through and golden brown (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant. Stir in diced tomatoes, spinach, paprika, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return chopped bacon and sliced chicken to the skillet.
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain when al dente.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy sauce mixture gently to coat.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg