Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Delightful Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta. This quick and easy dish features tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich, creamy sauce that clings to your favorite pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress with its delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 4 strips of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add diced chicken breast, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through; remove chicken from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the remaining fat in the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return cooked chicken and crispy bacon to the skillet along with fresh spinach; stir until spinach wilts.
- Toss in cooked pasta until well-coated with the creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg