Chicken Bacon Pasta (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 lb. Boneless skinless chicken breasts.
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1 ½ cups Heavy whipping cream.
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6 Bacon pieces, cooked and crumbled.
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½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated.
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3 cups Fresh spinach.
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5 Tomatoes, chopped.
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1 tsp. Italian seasoning.
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2 tbsp. Olive oil.
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10 oz. Penne pasta.
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5 Cloves of minced garlic.
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¼ tsp. Red pepper flakes.
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1 tsp. Paprika.
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Salt and pepper, to taste.
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½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded (for garnish).
Instructions:
01 -
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and add the chicken.
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Season the chicken with the paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Cook the chicken for 4 minutes on one side and then 3 minutes on the other. Remove, and set aside.
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Reduce the heat to medium, and add the heavy whipping cream to the skillet.
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Once thickened, stir in the Parmesan cheese until it has melted.
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Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and spinach.
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Add ½ of the bacon and the chicken back to the skillet, and toss to coat well.
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Cook the noodles in boiling water to your liking and drain well.
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Toss the noodles into the sauce, and serve garnished with the remaining bacon and the shredded Parmesan cheese.