Chicken, Bacon, Spinach Pasta

Image and recipe from Delish.com

(Recipe Modified)

INGREDIENTS

• 12 oz. spaghetti or angel hair (I used mini-bow ties and a bit more pasta than suggested)
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (Or a rotisserie)
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 6 slices bacon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 c. diced tomatoes (canned - drained)
• 3 c. baby spinach
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/3 c. grated Parmesan

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until cooked through, 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into strips. (Skip this step if using rotisserie; just cube chicken)
3. In a second skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and drain, then chop.
4. Pour off half the bacon fat and to skillet add garlic, tomatoes, and spinach and season with salt and pepper. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, and 1/2 cup pasta water and let simmer, then add spaghetti or angel hair and toss until fully coated.
5. Add chicken and bacon and toss, then serve.