Chicken, Bacon, and Spinach Spaghetti

• Meat

  • 6 slices Bacon
  • 1 lb Chicken breasts, boneless skinless

• Produce

  • 3 cup Baby spinach
  • 1 Basil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cup Tomatoes, canned or fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 Kosher salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan, grated

• Other

  • 12 oz Spaghetti or angel hair

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Description

Ingredients

• 12 oz. spaghetti or angel hair
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 6 slices bacon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 c. diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 3 c. baby spinach
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/3 c. grated Parmesan
• Basil, for garnish

Directions

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