Creamy Spinach Chicken Pasta with Bacon Recipe

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.

While pasta is cooking cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat turning occasionally until crispy 10 to 12 minutes. Set bacon on paper towels to drain.

Season chicken with garlic powder salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.

Melt butter in the large skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook until juices start to release 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted about 3 minutes. Mix in paprika Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes. Slowly add cream; bring mixture to a boil. Mix in Parmesan cheese bacon chicken and parsley until well combined. Stir in pasta.