One Skillet Chicken Bacon Alfredo

20 minutes Prep Time
20 minutes 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.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped

  • 1 (28 ounce) can Redpack Canned Diced Tomatoes 28 oz

  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, cooked
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups half & half
  • 1 3/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 10 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained

Instructions

Step one

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.

Step two

To the skillet add tomatoes, spinach, garlic, crushed red pepper, chicken strips, and half the bacon. Mix everything together. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step three

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.

Step four

Add pasta and remaining bacon to skillet. Top with remaining cheese. Serve immediately.

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