Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach and turkey Bacon is a mouthwatering one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and crispy turkey bacon in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. The delightful blend of flavors from garlic and paprika enhances the overall taste, making each bite a delicious experience. With minimal cleanup required, this crowd-pleaser is sure to impress family and guests alike. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or whole grain pasta for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh spinach (optional)
- Crispy turkey bacon (optional)
- Cooked pasta (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until hot.
- Add diced chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- If using spinach and turkey bacon, mix them in now; cook until spinach wilts and turkey bacon crisps slightly.
- For cooked pasta, add it to the skillet and toss everything together to coat well in the sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg