Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Spinach, Chicken, and Turkey Bacon Pasta, a comforting one-pot meal perfect for any occasion. This rich dish combines tender chicken with savory turkey bacon, all enveloped in a creamy cheese sauce that beautifully coats your favorite pasta. With its quick preparation time and flavor-packed ingredients, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with family and friends. Enjoy a satisfying meal that’s not only delicious but also nutritious, thanks to the protein from chicken and vitamins from fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 8 oz pasta (penne, spaghetti, or linguine)
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh spinach (amount as desired)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Add chopped turkey bacon and sauté until crispy.
- Stir in chopped onion; sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Combine cooked pasta back into the pot along with fresh spinach. Stir well to combine all ingredients and let simmer for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg