Spinach And Bacon Pasta Toss

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb egg noodles
• 1 cup zesty italian salad dressing
• 1 lb chicken breast, chopped
• 1 medium onion
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 6 ounces baby spinach
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and finely crumbled

Recipe

• 1 cook noodles as directed on the package, drain reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. *i also like to use linguini noodles instead of the egg noodles*.
• 2 heat dressing in large skillet over medium heat, add chicken, onion and pepper flakes. cook until the chicken in cooked through and the onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
• 3 stir in noodles and reserved cooking liquid, remove from heat.
• 4 add spinach, half the cheese, and bacon, toss together.
• 5 top with remaining cheese to serve.