Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon is the ultimate comfort food that promises to delight your taste buds. This dish features tender chicken and crispy bacon enveloped in a velvety, rich cream sauce, served over al dente penne pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special celebrations, it takes just 40 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy families. The adaptability of the recipe allows you to incorporate your favorite vegetables or modify the seasonings to suit your palate. With its luscious flavors and satisfying textures, this creamy pasta dish will quickly become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bacon strips
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz. penne pasta
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh spinach and tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown; remove and slice.
- Prepare the sauce by sautéing garlic in butter, then adding tomatoes, spinach, spices, and heavy cream.
- Combine cooked penne with the sauce, sliced chicken, and crumbled bacon; stir well.
- Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg