Spinach and Bacon Pasta Toss
Spinach, bacon and cherry tomatoes give this chicken and pasta toss great flavor—and gorgeous color. Bonus: It's a quick and easy weeknight dish.
Kraft
Kraft
Recipe - Stillwater
Spinach and Bacon Pasta Toss
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time10 Minutes
Ingredients
1 lb. wide egg noodles, uncooked
3/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1 bag (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach leaves (4 cups)
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian Five Cheese Blend, divided
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
Directions
- Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until cooked through. Add tomatoes; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in noodles and reserved 1/2 cup cooking water. Remove from heat.
- Add spinach, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the bacon; toss lightly to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Tip: Use any variety of pasta including whole wheat pasta to make this fresh and flavorful dish.
15 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
Creamette Egg Noodles, Wide, 12 Ounce
$2.49 was $2.99$0.21/oz
Kraft Zesty Italian Salad Dressing, 16 Fluid ounce
$3.79$0.24/fl oz
Bushel Boy Cherry Tomatoes, 1 Pint
$5.99$5.99/pt
Smart Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1 Pound
$8.49 avg/ea$8.49/lb
Dole Baby Spinach, 5 Ounce
$3.49$0.70/oz
Kraft Shredded Cheese, Five Cheese, Italian, 8 Ounce
$3.49 was $4.29$0.44/oz
Oscar Mayer Naturally Hardwood Smoked Bacon, 16 Ounce
$8.49 was $8.49$0.53/oz
Directions
- Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until cooked through. Add tomatoes; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in noodles and reserved 1/2 cup cooking water. Remove from heat.
- Add spinach, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the bacon; toss lightly to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Tip: Use any variety of pasta including whole wheat pasta to make this fresh and flavorful dish.