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Creamy Chicken Pasta

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A comforting and quick dish made with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach in a rich, creamy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta of choice
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil and cook the diced chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool, leaving about a tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for about 4 minutes until softened and browned.
  5. Stir in the spinach and halved cherry tomatoes, cooking until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Allow to reduce slightly for 2-3 minutes until thickened, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  7. Add the drained pasta, tossing to coat well. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a bit of reserved pasta water or more broth.
  8. Fold in the crumbled bacon and finish with freshly ground black pepper.
  9. Serve immediately, topped with generous shavings of Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with mushrooms or chickpeas and omit bacon. Use vegetable broth instead.

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