Creamy Chicken Bacon Spinach Pasta

 

Creamy Chicken Bacon Spinach Pasta

Ingredients 📝

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

6 slices bacon, chopped

2 cups penne pasta

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups fresh spinach

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 ½ cups heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

Directions 👩‍🍳

Cook the Bacon:

In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside, leaving some bacon grease in the pan.

Cook the Chicken:

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook the chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from the skillet, slice, and set aside.

Cook the Pasta:

While the chicken cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce:

In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, simmering until the sauce thickens. Add fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until the spinach wilts.

Combine & Serve:

Toss the cooked pasta and crispy bacon into the creamy sauce. Top with sliced chicken, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve hot.

Prep Time ⏲️ 10 minutes

Cook Time ⏲️ 25 minutes

Total Time ⏲️ 35 minutes

Servings 🍽️ 4 servings

Calories 🔥 620 kcal per serving