http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a45774/chicken-bacon-and-spinach-spaghetti-recipe/
TOTAL TIME:
PREP:
LEVEL: EASY
SERVES: 4
INGREDIENTS
- 12 oz. spaghetti or angel hair (dawn uses linguine)
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 slices bacon (dawn adds couple more pieces bacon)
- 2 cloves garlic (dawn adds more garlic)
- 2 c. diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 3 c. baby spinach
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- Fresh 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, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until cooked through and no longer pink, 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 add garlic, tomatoes, and spinach to skillet. Season with salt and pepper, then add heavy cream, Parmesan, and 1/2 cup pasta water; let simmer. Add spaghetti or angel hair and toss until fully coated.
- Add chicken and bacon and toss, then garnish with basil and serve.
