Creamy Chicken Pasta
This Creamy Chicken Pasta dinner is very easy to make. It is very kid friendly but the adults will love it too.
Servings: 6
Cost: $21.12, $3.52 per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 6 Pieces Bacon Cooked and Crumbled
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 3 Small Tomatoes
- 2 Cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 16 oz Penne Pasta
Instructions
- Cut 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch strips.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, and cook for 4–6 minutes until browned on each side.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare 16 oz penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter, 3 chopped tomatoes, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning to the skillet. Sauté for 4–7 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
- Add 2 cups fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy whipping cream and 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is combined.
- Stir in the cooked pasta.
- Top with 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 753kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2501IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 2mg
