CHICKEN & BACON PASTA WITH SPINACH & TOMATOES IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

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Chicken & Bacon Pasta with Spinach & Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe - (4.2/5) image

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Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken breast, or tenders
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (thyme, oregano, basil - combined)
5 medium tomatoes, chopped in large cubes
1 cup cooked spinach
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
6 bacon strips, cooked and chopped
1 1/3 cups half and half
1 1/3 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded
10 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil until hot, in a large skillet . Add chicken and cook on one side on high heat for 1 minute. While it cooks, sprinkle the uncooked sides of the chicken with paprika and Italian seasoning. Flip the chicken over, and cook on the other side for 1 minute on high heat. Reduce heat to medium, flip chicken over again and cook, covered, for several minutes until no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken from the pan and keep chicken warm. To the same pan (but without chicken), add chopped tomatoes, spinach, garlic, crushed red pepper, 1/3 of the chicken (sliced into small strips) and half the bacon (it should be already cooked and drained of fat). Stir until well mixed. Add half and half and bring to boil, add grated Parmesan cheese: Reduce to simmer and stir, until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy, only about 1 minute (at most 2 minutes). Remove from heat. Season with more crushed red pepper and salt, if needed. In the mean time, cook pasta according to package instructions. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Add remaining half of baon (already cooked and drained of fat). Season with more salt if necessary. Slice the remaining 2/3 of chicken into thin strips. To serve, top the pasta with chicken strips and grated Parmesan cheese.

princess metravida
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! The creamy garlic sauce is rich and flavorful, and the chicken, bacon, spinach, and tomatoes are all cooked perfectly. I definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy


honorine Attieku
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I'm not a fan of spinach, but I loved this pasta dish. The creamy garlic sauce was delicious and the chicken and bacon were cooked perfectly. The tomatoes added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


liaquat soomro
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This pasta dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, different vegetables, and different meats. It always turns out delicious. The creamy garlic sauce is the key. It's so rich and flavorful. I definitely recommend this recipe!


Mounia mansoura
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and bacon were cooked perfectly. The spinach and tomatoes added a nice touch of color and freshness. I will definitely


Shamim reza
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! The creamy garlic sauce is rich and flavorful, and the chicken, bacon, spinach, and tomatoes are all cooked perfectly. I definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy


Abdelrhman abdo
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and satisfying. The creamy garlic sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken, bacon, spinach, and tomatoes add a nice touch of flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicio


Maliah Garcia
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I'm not a big fan of creamy sauces, but this one was really good. It wasn't too heavy and it had a nice flavor. The chicken and bacon were also cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Mayra Aguayo
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and easy to make. The creamy garlic sauce is delicious and the chicken, bacon, spinach, and tomatoes are all cooked perfectly. I definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Aaron Conn II
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The creamy garlic sauce was a huge hit. The chicken and bacon were also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


eliaser luxer
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This pasta dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, different vegetables, and different meats. It always turns out delicious. The creamy garlic sauce is the key. It's so rich and flavorful. I definitely recommend this recipe!


Msr Nargis
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I'm not a fan of spinach, but I loved this pasta dish. The creamy garlic sauce was delicious and the chicken and bacon were cooked perfectly. The tomatoes added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


PetarVlasov
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! The creamy garlic sauce is rich and flavorful, and the chicken, bacon, spinach, and tomatoes are all cooked perfectly. I definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy


Lene Vera
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and bacon were cooked perfectly. The spinach and tomatoes added a nice touch of color and freshness. I will definitely


Saifullah Orakzai
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and satisfying. The creamy garlic sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken, bacon, spinach, and tomatoes add a nice touch of flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicio


Katriina Lehtinen
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I'm not a big fan of creamy sauces, but this one was really good. It wasn't too heavy and it had a nice flavor. The chicken and bacon were also cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


F O R chennals
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This recipe is a keeper! It was so easy to make and the results were delicious. The creamy garlic sauce was perfect and the chicken, bacon, spinach, and tomatoes were all cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Emily Wanjira
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Wow! This pasta dish is amazing! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and bacon are cooked perfectly. The spinach and tomatoes add a nice touch of freshness and color. I definitely recommend this recipe!


P Nusrat698
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and bacon were cooked to perfection. The spinach and tomatoes added a nice touch of freshness and color. I will definitely be making this a


Njabulo Hudla
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This chicken bacon pasta was a hit with my family! The creamy garlic sauce is rich and flavorful, and the combination of chicken, bacon, spinach, and tomatoes makes for a hearty and satisfying meal. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone