Delicious Chicken Bacon and Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) penne pasta
• Kosher salt, for the pasta water
• 1 cup reserved pasta water
• 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups (300 g) cherry tomatoes, halved, or 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 4 cups (120 g) fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 3/4 cup (75 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving