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Creamy Bacon & Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
5 slices bacon
1 pound chicken breasts (2 each), cut up in chuncks
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 ­½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
­½ teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
5 ounces baby spinach
1 Can diced Tomatoes
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 ­½ cups heavy cream
2 cups Parmesan, grated
12 ounces penne, cooked al dente
Directions:
Directions:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove, drain on a paper towel and chop. KEEP THE BACON GREASE
Add bacon grease back to the pan. add the chunked chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika and chili flakes. When the chicken is cooked and no longer pink, remove it from the pan and set aside. Continue cooking in
Add the spinach and tomatoes to the skillet and cook until the spinach is wilted. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, then add the Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
Add the cooked pasta, chicken and bacon back into the skillet. Stir to evenly mix
Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to absorb and thicken.
Serve with additional shredded Parmesan and chili flakes, if desired.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Nick Name : Chicken Crack

 

 

 

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