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One Pot Chicken Spinach Bacon Alfredo Recipe

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This one pot chicken spinach bacon Alfredo recipe is a perfect meal for a busy weeknight. It's full of flavor and comes together in less than 30 minutes. The combination of chicken, spinach and bacon with the creamy Alfredo sauce is simply delicious. It's a great way to get your family to enjoy their veggies while still having an amazing meal. This dish is so easy to make and cleanup is a breeze since it only requires one pot!

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.

2. Add the spinach and bacon to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until the spinach is wilted. Pour the Alfredo sauce over the ingredients and stir to combine.

3. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the parsley and parmesan cheese, if using, and stir to combine.

4. Serve the one pot chicken spinach bacon Alfredo over cooked pasta, rice or quinoa.

Equipment:

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Notes:

This one pot chicken spinach bacon Alfredo can easily be made gluten free by substituting the regular Alfredo sauce with a gluten free version. Also, feel free to add other vegetables if desired such as mushrooms, bell pepper, zucchini, etc.

Nutrition: Per Serving

  • Calories: 456
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Protein: 47g
  • Cholesterol: 93mg
  • Sodium: 1505mg
  • Fiber: 2g

Recipe Tips:

This one pot chicken spinach bacon Alfredo is super versatile and can be served over any type of cooked pasta, rice or quinoa. You can also add cooked vegetables such as broccoli, peas, or carrots for extra nutrition. For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

This dish is also great for meal prepping. Simply prepare it ahead of time, store it in an airtight container and reheat it when ready to eat. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For a creamier Alfredo sauce, add a tablespoon of cream cheese or a splash of cream when stirring in the Alfredo sauce. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.


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