# @ourcountertop on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C72i7iwPoi7
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33773429-ourcountertop-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/42ee26081d.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-06-05T23:23:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Emma Bice (@ourcountertop) — https://gondola.cc/ourcountertop

## Caption

A bowl of happiness awaits! This creamy chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh spinach pasta is a true crowd-pleaser. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, it’s a dish that never disappoints. 

Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta
Ingredients:
* 8 oz (225g) bacon
* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
* 1 tsp paprika
* 1 tsp salt
* 1/2 tsp black pepper
* 1/2 tsp garlic powder
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 12 oz (340g) pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
* 2 cups fresh spinach
* Additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon  and set aside. Discard most of the bacon fat, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons in the skillet.
3. Season the diced chicken breasts with paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add a bit of olive oil to the skillet if needed.
4. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned chicken. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, lower the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the cream sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
7. Add the cooked bacon, chicken, and a handful of fresh spinach to the skillet. Stir everything together until the spinach wilts and all ingredients are well combined.
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