Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Name: Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 350 g spaghetti or angel hair 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds) salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 slices bacon 2 cloves garlic 400 g tin chopped tomatoes 90 g baby spinach 120 ml double cream 35 g freshly grated Parmesan Freshly torn basil, for garnish

6 steps

From the Delish website

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:11:22 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories991.5 kcal (50%)

Total Fat41.7 g (60%)

Carbs70 g (27%)

Sugars4.4 g (5%)

Protein77 g (154%)

Sodium730.3 mg (37%)

Fiber4.2 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

350gspaghetti

or angel hair

1 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil

1kgboneless skinless chicken breasts

6 slicesbacon

400gtin

90gbaby spinach

120mldouble cream

35gParmesan

basil

for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes, then thinly slice.

Step 3

Step 3Meanwhile, in same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel–lined plate, then chop. Pour off half of fat from skillet.

Step 4

Step 4Add garlic, tomatoes, and spinach 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 5 minutes.

Step 5

Step 5Add 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.)

Step 6

Step 6Garnish with basil before serving.