Hey there,
Gosh! It’s been a while since I have come on here. A lot has been happening and all for the better, been cooking lots of food, trying to keep up with all my content and managing with the lockdown. I hope you’ve all been great and are staying safe, I am here today with a recipe that is one of my favourites to make and never disappoints. If you’re a pasta lover and need some inspiration for a great weeknight meal, then this chicken pasta with bacon and spinach in a creamy tomato sauce is definitely for you. I mean what’s not to like? Anything with bacon is a win for me and pair it with a creamy sauce and you’ve knocked it off the park. I was never a pasta lover before and my kids tend to be picky every week but this recipe has changed it all for me.
Ingredients
- 300gms chicken
- 200gms pasta when uncooked
- 4 rashes of bacon
- 3 cloves garlic
- Olive oil (3 teaspoons 1 for each round)
- A knob of butter
- A can of chopped tomatoes
- 240gms bag of spinach
- Salt to taste
- 300mls single cream
- 2 teaspoons cumin ( 1tsp for the chicken and other in tomato and garlic)
- 2 teaspoons paprika (1tsp for the chicken and other in tomato and garlic)
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 100gms gouda cheese
- 100gms parmesan cheese
METHOD
- Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces and into a bowl.
- Add your salt, garlic granules, paprika, cumin, mix it all together and set aside.
- Slice your bacon into smaller pieces and set aside too.
- In a heated pan, add your butter and olive oil and in goes your chicken.
- Make sure to separate them into one layer for them to cook evenly.
- Stir the chicken and wait for them to brown slightly, then remove and put in a bowl.
- Add your olive oil again and it’s time for the bacon, stir for a few minutes and let them brown once again then into the bowl your chicken is in.
- Meanwhile, cook your pasta according to the package and set it aside.
- Last time with olive oil again, in goes your crushed garlic, chopped tomatoes and give it a good stir, make sure to crush any chunky tomatoes.
- Then add some paprika and cumin give it a good stir and let it reduce just a bit.
- Add your bag of spinach, stir to combine.
- Don’t worry your spinach will wilt and that’s fine, continue stirring and let it evaporate a bit.
- Add your Italian seasoning, stir and in with some cream.
- Give it a good stir, once it starts to simmer turn off the heat.
- Add in your cheeses and stir to melt and combine.
- Once all is melted and mixed in well, turn back the heat to medium and add in your chicken and bacon.
- Mix it all in the creamy mixture, and finally, add in your cooked pasta, stir to combine.
- Check your seasoning one more time and that’s it.
- Serve and enjoy.
There you go a simple yet delicious chicken pasta with bacon and spinach in a creamy tomato sauce. You need to try this out because it really is good, In case you missed my other recipes, do stop by and check out my beef samosas or my potato bhajia recipe. If you have any questions for me, feel free to leave them in the comments below and I will definitely get back to you. Also, come over and say hi on my Instagram for more food pics. Wishing you all a lovely week, and until next time see you soon.
