Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with creamy chicken and bacon pasta. This dish features tender chicken and crispy bacon enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce that clings to every strand of pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving some fat in the pan.
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic for 30 seconds, then toss in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in grated Parmesan over low heat until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and crispy bacon back into the skillet; mix well until evenly coated.
Notes
- Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and herbs to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg