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:
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- Salt & pepper to taste
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- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach
- 4 small tomatoes, diced
- 1 ½ cups cream
- 1 cup shredded parmesan
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 10 ounces penne, cooked al dente
- n/a
Directions:
- In a deep skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain, then chop.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until no longer pink inside.
- Add the garlic and cook until softened.
- Add spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach is wilted.
- Add the cream, Parmesan, an red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
- Add the penne and bacon, and stir until fully coated in sauce.
- Serve with parsley, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Enjoy!