Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce

Name: Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 10 oz penne pasta ((for gluten-free version, use gluten-free brown-rice penne)); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb chicken ((skinless, boneless chicken breasts or tenderloins)); 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ((thyme, oregano, basil - combined)); salt (to taste); 1.5 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded); 5 tomatoes ((medium, chopped in large cubes)); 3 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup cooked spinach); 5 garlic cloves (minced); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed); 6 bacon strips (cooked, drained off fat, and chopped); 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded, for serving)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Chicken pasta recipes can get boring. Not this Italian-inspired recipe! You'll fall in love with the flavors in this Chicken Pasta with Bacon, Spinach, and Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce. Easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love! Sliced chicken breast and bacon are tossed with veggies and penne pasta in a delicious, creamy, homemade alfredo sauce made with Parmesan cheese.

Updated at: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:04:34 GMT