Ingredients
– 8 oz pasta (your choice: penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
– 1 lb chicken breast, diced
– 6 oz cream cheese, softened
– 4 slices bacon, chopped
– 2 cups spinach (fresh or frozen)
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Olive oil for cooking
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Cream Cheese Bacon Chicken Pasta is simple if you follow these clear steps:
1. Cook Pasta: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook Bacon: In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on paper towels to drain.
3. Sauté Chicken: In the same skillet, add the diced chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Make the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Add the cream cheese and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta, chicken, and spinach to the skillet. Toss everything together until evenly coated in the sauce. Cook until the spinach is wilted.
7. Add Bacon and Cheese: Stir in the crispy bacon and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until everything is combined and heated through.
8. Season: Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
9. Serve: Remove from heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 35g