Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich, velvety sauce that envelops every bite. Perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The savory flavors of garlic and Italian spices enhance the creamy texture, making it an indulgent yet easy-to-prepare comfort food. Whether you’re serving it at a dinner party or enjoying it as leftovers, this delightful pasta dish will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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 and Italian seasonings
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and cook seasoned chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Slice into strips.
- Melt butter in the skillet, sauté minced garlic, then add tomatoes, spinach, and spices. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Pour in cream and mix well; add Parmesan until melted.
- Cook penne according to package instructions; drain and combine with the sauce.
- Add sliced chicken and crumbled bacon to the pasta; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg