Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon is a heartwarming dish that perfectly blends rich flavors and comforting textures, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. The creamy sauce envelops tender chicken and crispy bacon, ensuring every bite is utterly delicious. In just 40 minutes, you can prepare this easy recipe that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters at your table. Customize with your favorite vegetables or pasta type to make it your own. Enjoy this comforting meal any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bacon strips
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 small tomatoes (diced)
- 2 cups spinach
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until browned and cooked through (5-7 mins per side). Slice into strips.
- Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat, then sauté garlic and diced tomatoes until soft. Add spinach until wilted.
- Stir in paprika, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese to create a rich sauce.
- Cook penne according to package instructions; drain.
- Combine cooked pasta with sauce in the skillet, adding sliced chicken and crumbled bacon.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg