Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon is the ultimate comfort food, blending rich flavors and satisfying textures into a delicious one-pot meal. This dish features tender chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh spinach enveloped in a velvety cream sauce that perfectly clings to penne pasta. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this easy-to-make recipe promises to impress everyone at the table. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s not only quick but also customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or spices for an extra twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 strips of bacon
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 small tomatoes (diced)
- 1.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil and season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes per side). Slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant. Stir in diced tomatoes and spinach until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta and sliced chicken with the sauce; crumble in the crispy bacon.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg