Chicken, Bacon and Spinach in Tomato Parmesean Cream Sauce

So delicious that you will want to serve this to company!

• 3 pounds boneless chicken tenders (frozen works well if thawed)
• 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 TBS Mrs. Dash Original
• 1/2 Cup of Bacon Pieces or 4-6 strips of bacon cooked and diced up.
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium garden tomatoes, diced
• 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
• 1 small container or bag of fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 cups chicken stock (adjust if needed)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup Parmesean, shredded
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper

1. Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste.

2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or pot over medium high heat. Add bacon pieces and garlic, toss to combine, add chicken breasts on top of bacon and garlic and cook both sides until done, set chicken aside in a plate.

3.  Stir in tomato, canned tomatoes and chicken broth and flour.  Whisk to ensure no lumps.

4.  Add spinach, heavy whipping cream, parmesean cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.  Reduce heat to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted.

6. Add chicken back to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Add more seasoning with salt and pepper or parmesean if you need. 

Pairs well with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus or Green Beans!