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Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta

Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta

Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and pasta in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 pound
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach optional
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute before stirring in fresh spinach until wilted.
  4. Lower the heat and pour in heavy cream; stir continuously while adding grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  5. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente and reserve some pasta water before draining.
  6. Toss cooked pasta with the creamy sauce mixture, using reserved water as needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
  7. Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 40g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding shrimp or extra vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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