
By Jo & Bart
Creamy Chicken & Bacon Pasta
6 steps
Prep:10minCook:10min
You'll love this one!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:31:10 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
50
Low
Glycemic Load
28
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories987.5 kcal (49%)
Total Fat60.1 g (86%)
Carbs55.9 g (21%)
Sugars10.2 g (11%)
Protein55.2 g (110%)
Sodium858 mg (43%)
Fiber3.6 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

8 ouncesrigatoni

1 Tbspolive oil

3chicken breasts
diced

1onion
large, chopped

1red bell pepper
chopped

3garlic cloves
minced

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

1 Tbsptomato paste

1 tspdried oregano

1 tspdried thyme

2 cupschopped tomatoes

1 cupheavy cream

2 handfulsfresh baby spinach

6 slicesbacon
chopped and cooked

1 ouncecheddar
grated

1 ouncemozzarella
grated
Instructions
Step 1
Boil a large pan of water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside. When the pasta is cooking, heat the oil on a medium heat, in a large frying pan.
Step 2
Add the chicken, and cook it about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the onion and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened.
Step 4
Add the chopped peppers, salt, pepper, garlic, tomato puree, oregano and thyme. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cream, bring to a gentle bubble, then add the pasta, spinach and cooked bacon. Stir everything together until the spinach has melted.
Step 6
Take off the heat, then stir in the cheddar and mozzarella. Serve hot. You can top with more cheese and/or some fresh herbs like parsley. Bon appétit !
Notes
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