Name: Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 oz. spaghetti -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds) -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 6 slices bacon -; 2 cloves garlic -; 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved -; 1/2 c. heavy cream -; 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan -; 3 c. packed baby spinach -; Freshly torn basil, for garnish -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Tuscan Chicken Pasta

1. 12 oz. spaghetti -

2. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

3. 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds) -

4. Kosher salt -

5. Freshly ground black pepper -

6. 6 slices bacon -

7. 2 cloves garlic -

8. 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved -

9. 1/2 c. heavy cream -

10. 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan -

11. 3 c. packed baby spinach -

12. Freshly torn basil, for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Tuscan Chicken Pasta

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°, rack in the middle position.

2. Stage

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a metal baking sheet.

4. Stage

Transfer to oven and roast until cooked through, 5-10 minutes more. Let rest 10 minutes, then thinly slice.

5. Stage

Meanwhile, in same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel–lined plate, then chop.

6. Stage

Add garlic and tomatoes to skillet and cook over medium heat until fragrant and slightly wilted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add heavy cream, Parmesan, and 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 1 minute more.

7. Stage

Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated, then add chicken and bacon and toss until combined. (For a looser sauce, stir in more reserved pasta water.)

8. Stage

Garnish with basil before serving.