Cream Cheese Bacon Chicken Pasta
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Cream Cheese Bacon Chicken Pasta! This comforting dish features tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a luscious cream cheese sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With vibrant spinach adding color and nutrition, this pasta will become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet with remaining drippings. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese and chicken broth until melted and smooth. Mix in garlic powder and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and add to the skillet with the sauce along with fresh spinach and crispy bacon. Toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve on plates with additional Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg