Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a luxurious creamy sauce, all enveloping al dente penne pasta. This dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish, but it also provides a rich flavor experience that will delight your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this creamy pasta dish is sure to impress everyone at your table. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasonings to make it your own. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bacon strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 small tomatoes (diced)
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 10 oz. penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil if needed and sauté seasoned chicken until cooked through. Remove and slice.
- Sauté garlic, spinach, tomatoes, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt in the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until melted; then combine with cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and crumbled bacon.
- Serve garnished with parsley and additional Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg