Chicken, Bacon, and Spinach Spaghetti

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Ready in 45 minutes
by bcronin98

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti or angel hair

1 T extra-virgin olive oil

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

kosher salt

Freshly ground pepper

6 slices bacon

2 cloves garlic

2 cups Diced tomatoes canned or fresh

3 cups baby spinach

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup grated parmesan

Basil for garnish


Directions

1. In large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti or angel hair according to package until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until cooked through, 4 mins per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into strips. 3. In 2nd skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and drain, then chop. 4. Pour off half the bacon fat and to skillet, add garlic, tomatoes, and spinach and season with salt and pepper. Add heavy cream, parmesan, 1/2 cup pasta water, and let it simmer, then add spaghetti or angel hair and toss until fully coated. 5. Add chicken, bacon and toss, then garnish with basil and serve.

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