Chicken Bacon Spinach Penne is a delicious pasta dish that combines the savory flavors of chicken, bacon, and spinach with penne pasta. Here’s a simple recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, add a bit of olive oil if needed. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then cook them in the bacon fat until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream, and then add the cooked chicken and bacon back to the skillet. Stir everything together and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss until everything is well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Serve the Chicken Bacon Spinach Penne hot, and enjoy your delicious pasta dish!
