One Skillet Chicken Bacon Alfredo
20m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
6
Servings
As if Alfredo isn’t already comforting enough… add chicken and bacon and you have the ultimate comfort meal! Chicken is surrounded by a creamy Alfredo sauce, bacon, spinach and tomatoes all in one skillet! A quick and easy weeknight dinner your family will love.
As if Alfredo isn’t already comforting enough… add chicken and bacon and you have the ultimate comfort meal! Chicken is surrounded by a creamy Alfredo sauce, bacon, spinach and tomatoes all in one skillet! A quick and easy weeknight dinner your family will love.
Ingredients
COPY INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 pound chicken tenderloins1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon Italian seasoning6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped1 (28 ounce) can Redpack® 28 oz Diced Tomatoes3 cups fresh baby spinach, cooked5 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed1 1/2 cups half & half1 3/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, dividedSalt and black pepper to taste10 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
Instructions
- In a large skillet, on high heat, heat oil until hot. Sprinkle chicken with paprika and Italian seasoning. Add chicken and cook on one side for 1 minute. Flip and cook an additional 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium, flip chicken again and cook, covered for several minutes until no longer pink in the center. Let cool slightly and slice into small strips.
- To the skillet add tomatoes, spinach, garlic, crushed red pepper, chicken strips, and half the bacon. Mix everything together. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add half & half and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, add 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese; stir until cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and season with salt and black pepper.
- Add pasta and remaining bacon to skillet. Top with remaining cheese. Serve immediately.
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