Description

This hearty pasta dish is loaded with sautéed chicken breasts and crispy bacon. It is so delicious, it will please even the pickiest eaters.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. spaghetti or angel hair pasta
• 1 c. reserved pasta water, divided
• 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 6 slices bacon
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 2 c. diced tomatoes, canned or fresh
• 3 c. baby spinach
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• chopped basil, for garnish

Steps

1. Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Rinse spinach; drain well and pat dry.
2. In a large pot of well salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Drain; reserve 1 cup pasta water.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until cooked through, 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board; slice into strips.