Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta
Sometimes the best pastas don't need to be anything crazy or complex. This is a classic, easy dish that will please when you're just craving a simple, delicious pasta.
Equipment
- Stovetop
Ingredients
- 5 Slices Bacon
- 1 lb Chicken Breast Sliced
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 ½ Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 ½ Tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 5 oz Baby Spinach
- 4-5 Small Tomatoes Diced
- 5 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 ½ C Heavy Cream
- 2 C Parmesan Cheese Shredded
- 12 oz Penne Pasta Cooked Al Dente
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove, drain on a paper towel, and chop. Drain grease from the pan and reserve.
- Add 2-3 Tbsp of the bacon grease back to the pan. In batches, so as not to crowd the pan, add the sliced chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. When the chicken is cooked and no longer pink, remove it from the pan and set aside. Continue cooking in batches until all the chicken is cooked and set aside.
- Add the spinach and tomatoes to the skillet and cook until the spinach is wilted. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, then add the Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta, chicken, and bacon back into the skillet. Stir to evenly mix.
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