Pasta With Chicken, Spinach, Pine Nuts, Bacon And

Name: Pasta With Chicken, Spinach, Pine Nuts, Bacon And
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, Sliced into strips; 2 tablespoons olive oil, seperated; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 key lime, squeezeed; 10 slices bacon, crispy and crumbled, seperated; 1/2 lb penne pasta; 1 medium shallot, aprox 1/2 cup, chopped; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped, seperated; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup fat-free half-and-half, warmed; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 3 ounces fresh Baby Spinach; 3 tablespoons pine nuts

Servings: persons

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, Sliced into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, seperated
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 key lime, squeezeed
10 slices bacon, crispy and crumbled, seperated
1/2 lb penne pasta
1 medium shallot, aprox 1/2 cup, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped, seperated
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup fat-free half-and-half, warmed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
3 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
3 tablespoons pine nuts

1
Drizzle chicken with 1 tbls olive oil then sprinkle with salt and pepper, squeeze key lime over chicken.
2
Flip over a few times to mix marinade with chicken -- set aside.
3
Cook bacon -- set aside.
4
Get water heating for pasta.
5
In large saute pan heat 1 tbls of the Olive Oil add Shallots and Garlic.
6
Saute for 1-2 minutes then add 3/4 cup of the Sun Dried Tomatoes.
7
Add chicken and cook till done.
8
Mix corn starch with chicken stock and slowly stir into chicken mixture then add warm half and half. Add cayenne pepper.
9
Cook for 3 minutes or untill sauce is thickened. (add water if necessary).
10
Place pasta in boiling water and cook acording to package .
11
Add baby spinach to sauce and stir occasionally until wilted.
12
Place pasta in large serving dish add sauce and toss.
13
Top with pine nuts and two strips of crumbled bacon and two tablespoons of red peppers.

1155

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, Sliced into strips, 2 tablespoons olive oil, seperated, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Chicken, Spinach, Pine Nuts, Bacon And falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!