Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon, a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich, creamy sauce enveloping perfectly cooked penne pasta. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, impressing family and friends alike. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can make this meal uniquely yours. Enjoy every luscious bite of this satisfying comfort food that’s sure to become a household 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 tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, cook seasoned chicken until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes per side). Let rest before slicing.
- Melt butter in the skillet; sauté garlic until fragrant. Add tomatoes, spinach, seasonings, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese; simmer until thickened.
- Cook penne in salted water until al dente; drain.
- Combine pasta with sauce and top with sliced chicken and crumbled bacon.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg