Chicken, Bacon & Spinach Spaghetti

By kellismom2

Chicken bacon and spinach spaghetti is a quick and easy dinner that will be a family favorite. Serve with some rolls and a nice salad.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 6 slices bacon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups diced tomatoes, canned or fresh
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Fresh basil, for garnish

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti 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.

To chicken skillet, add garlic, tomatoes, spinach and season with salt and pepper. Add heavy cream and 1/2 cup pasta water and let simmer, then add spaghetti and toss until fully coated.

Add chicken and bacon and toss, then garnish with basil and serve.