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Spinach, chicken and bacon pasta

Average rating: 3
3 out of 5 star rating (101 ratings)

This easy-to-make pasta dish with cherry tomatoes, spinach, chicken and bacon makes a great, filling family meal.

  • Serves: 4-6

  • Prep time: 10 mins

  • Cooking time: 25 mins

  • Total time: 35 mins

  • Skill level: Easy peasy

  • Costs: Mid-price

Spinach, chicken and bacon pasta
  • Child friendly
  • Make in advance

Ingredients

  • 450g (1lb) tagliatelle
  • Jar of fresh cherry tomato with basil and Parmesan sauce
  • 450g (1lb) boneless chicken breasts, roughly diced
  • 1 bag fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 pack cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 200g shredded, low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, roughly chopped

Method

  1. Cook the pasta as directed on packaging. Drain and reserve half a cup of the cooking water.
  2. In a pan, add the chicken, stirring for 5-7 mins. Add the bacon until both meats are cooked through.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 1 min. stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in the pasta and reserved half-cup cooking water then remove from heat.
  5. Add the spinach, mozzarella and the cherry tomato with basil and Parmesan. Toss lightly, mix well and serve.

Nutritional information

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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