Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a luscious creamy sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering rich flavors that will impress your family and friends. With quick prep and easy-to-find ingredients, you can have a satisfying meal ready in just 20 minutes. Serve it as a main course or alongside your favorite sides for a delightful dining experience.
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
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Garlic
- Diced tomatoes
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy; remove and drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown on both sides; set aside.
- Melt butter in the skillet; add minced garlic and diced tomatoes. Cook until softened, then stir in spinach until wilted.
- Add paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet; mix well.
- Cook penne according to package instructions; drain and combine with chicken and bacon in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg