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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach & Bacon

Rich and creamy Alfredo pasta with tender chicken, crispy bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta fettuccine or penne
  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pasta pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
  2. Cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
  3. Season and sear chicken until cooked through. Slice.
  4. Melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add cream and simmer gently.
  6. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  7. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
  8. Toss in pasta, chicken, and bacon.
  9. Adjust sauce with pasta water if needed and serve.

Notes

Reheat gently with a splash of cream for best texture.