CREAMY SPINACH CHICKEN PASTA WITH BACON

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Super yummy pasta dish with spinach and bacon in a rich cream sauce with Parmesan cheese and tomatoes.

Provided by Charlotte Putman

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
6 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 small tomatoes, diced
2 cups fresh spinach
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Set bacon on paper towels to drain.
  • Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
  • Melt butter in the large skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook until juices start to release, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Mix in paprika, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper flakes. Slowly add cream; bring mixture to a boil. Mix in Parmesan cheese, bacon, chicken, and parsley until well combined. Stir in pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 147.6 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 722 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Pak ARMY Munawar
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This dish is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


mande privi
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I've tried many creamy spinach chicken pasta recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Muhmmad Afzan
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This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Adrian Pierson
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I made this dish for my picky husband and he loved it!


Emmanuel Chisom
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I'm not a fan of creamy sauces, but this one was surprisingly light and flavorful.


Rmada Tours
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Prince Duo
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Munir dall
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so creamy and comforting.


Helal Miah
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aminata B.Kamara
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Syed Adeel Hashmi
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce and it gave it a really nice flavor.


Sharon Damons
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I substituted kale for spinach and it turned out great! This dish is very versatile.


Sabeeha Naseer
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful that it made me forget all about the spinach.


Tinashe Blessed Ranga
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This is my new go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Farjana Sohag
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


favorite hit
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The combination of flavors in this dish is amazing. The creamy sauce, salty bacon, and tender chicken all come together perfectly.


Ani Ta
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I love how quick and easy this dish is to make. I was able to get it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Garry Truzy
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This creamy spinach chicken pasta with bacon dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and bacon were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.