Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dish with this Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon. Perfectly cooked penne pasta is enveloped in a velvety garlic and Parmesan sauce, complemented by tender chicken and crispy bacon. Packed with wholesome veggies like fresh spinach and tomatoes, this dish is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to suit any palate. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or looking for a quick weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. With just one pot needed, you’ll enjoy a delicious meal without the hassle of extensive cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bacon strips
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 small tomatoes, diced
- olive oil
- butter
- garlic
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
- Italian seasoning
- crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sear seasoned chicken until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic in butter for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Stir in heavy cream and gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted into sauce.
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Slice chicken and return it to the skillet along with crumbled bacon and drained pasta; toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg