🍝 Creamy Chicken Bacon Spinach Pasta 🥓

Indulge in a heartwarming plate of creamy pasta that brings comfort to your table any day of the week!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by cooking the penne pasta as per the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, fry the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate, keeping the grease in the skillet.
3. Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.
4. Using the same skillet, add the olive oil followed by the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Let the mixture simmer gently.
6. Add the spinach to the skillet, cooking just until it wilts.
7. Return the cooked chicken and bacon to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together to coat well with the sauce.
8. Serve the pasta garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 36g
- Fat: 25g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk without compromising on the creamy texture.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic and tomato sauté for a spicy kick.

⏳ Preparation Time ⏳
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 4