Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta
featured in Tasty's Best Pasta Recipes
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.
98% would make again
Total Time
30 minutes
30 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Total Time
30 minutes
30 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach (80 g)
- 4 small tomatoes, diced
- 1 ½ cups cream (360 mL)
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (100 g), plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
- 10 oz penne pasta (285 g), cooked until al dente
- 3 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 703
- Fat 46g
- Carbs 37g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 5g
- Protein 47g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- 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!
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