Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta

Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta

Recipe by Johnny BeaversCourse: EntreeCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

725

kcal
Fat

36

grams
Carbs

61

grams
Total time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon

  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced. Salt and pepper to taste.

  • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups spinach

  • 4 small tomatoes, diced

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup shredded parmesan + romano cheese, plus more for serving

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish

  • 10 oz penne pasta

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • 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.