Pasta with chicken and cream sauce
6 servings
35 minutes
Pasta with chicken and creamy sauce is a delightful dish of Italian cuisine that combines the rich flavor of cream, tender chicken fillet, and aromatic spices. The history of this dish traces back to traditional pasta recipes where cream-based sauces were a popular addition. Crispy bacon adds depth to the flavor, while fresh spinach and sweet cherry tomatoes bring brightness and freshness to the dish. Grated parmesan completes the composition, filling each forkful with a rich and creamy note. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive table, creating an atmosphere of comfort and culinary delight. It is recommended to serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan and fresh herbs.
1
Fry the bacon. Set it aside after it's cooked.
- Bacon: 4 pieces
2
Add the chopped chicken breast to the same pan, add paprika, pepper, and salt. Mix well. Fry until cooked.
- Chicken breast: 2 pieces
- Ground paprika: 2 tablespoons
- Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
3
Then add finely chopped garlic and spinach on top of the chicken and cook for about 3 more minutes. After that, add cherry tomatoes (you can use regular tomatoes), cut into quarters. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Fresh spinach leaves: 1 glass
- Cherry tomatoes: 6 pieces
4
Pour everything with cream. Sprinkle with parmesan. Mix. Reduce the heat and cook for about 5 minutes with the lid open.
- Cream 20%: 350 ml
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 240 g
5
Boil the pasta. Do not overcook it under any circumstances.
- Pasta: 300 g
6
Cut the cooked bacon into pieces about 1x1 cm.
- Bacon: 4 pieces
7
Place the pasta and bacon on the chicken, mix, and cook for another 5 minutes on low heat.
- Pasta: 300 g
- Bacon: 4 pieces
8
Enjoy your meal!