Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon is the epitome of comfort food, effortlessly blending rich flavors and satisfying textures. This delightful dish features tender chicken and crispy bacon, all enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce that clings to every bite of penne pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to impress any palate. With its harmonious mix of savory ingredients like garlic, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, you’ll find yourself returning to this dish time and again. Get ready to indulge in a bowl of creamy goodness that’s sure to become a family favorite.
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
- 4 small diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Garlic cloves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; set aside on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, cook seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through; remove from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic in butter, then add diced tomatoes, spinach, and spices; cook until spinach wilts.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Cook penne according to package instructions; drain and toss with the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with crispy bacon pieces and parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg