Steps to Make Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad

Creamy Spinach Chicken Pasta With Bacon

Only 15 minutes of prep makes this recipe perfect for quick dinner.

Recipe Summary Creamy Spinach Chicken Pasta With Bacon

Super yummy pasta dish with spinach and bacon in a rich cream sauce with Parmesan cheese and tomatoes.

Ingredients | Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad

10 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta

6 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon garlic powder

salt and ground black pepper to taste

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 small tomatoes, diced

2 cups fresh spinach

1 ½ teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.

While pasta is cooking, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Set bacon on paper towels to drain.

Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.

Melt butter in the large skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook until juices start to release, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Mix in paprika, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper flakes. Slowly add cream; bring mixture to a boil. Mix in Parmesan cheese, bacon, chicken, and parsley until well combined. Stir in pasta.

Info | Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad

prep: 15 mins cook: 40 mins total: 55 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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