Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach, Turkey Bacon, and Cheese is a comforting one-pot dish that brings together tender chicken, crispy Turkey bacon, and fresh spinach in a luscious creamy sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. With its rich textures and savory notes, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your dinner table. Plus, it’s quick to prepare and easy to clean up—making it an ideal choice for any home cook!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs
- 6 strips of Turkey bacon
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chopped Turkey bacon until crispy, then remove from pot.
- In the same pot with Turkey bacon drippings, add bite-sized chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute before adding spinach until wilted.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer then add pasta. Cook until al dente.
- Stir in mozzarella until melted, then add back the crispy Turkey bacon and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 ½ cups (380g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg