Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta

If you're in need of a hug in a bowl, this creamy chicken penne pasta is just the ticket. With tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a velvety sauce, it's pure comfort in a bowl.

Recipe

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  1. 4 slices bacon
  2. 2 chicken breasts, sliced
  3. Salt & pepper to taste
  4. n/a
  5. 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  6. 1 teaspoon paprika
  7. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  8. 2 cups spinach
  9. 4 small tomatoes, diced
  10. 1 ½ cups cream
  11. 1 cup shredded parmesan
  12. ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  13. 10 ounces penne, cooked al dente
  14. n/a

Directions:

  1. In a deep skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain, then chop.
  2. In the same skillet, add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until no longer pink inside.
  3. Add the garlic and cook until softened.
  4. Add spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach is wilted.
  5. Add the cream, Parmesan, an red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
  6. Add the penne and bacon, and stir until fully coated in sauce.
  7. Serve with parsley, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  8. Enjoy!