Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Pound chicken (breast or tenders)
• 1 Teaspoon paprika
• 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning (thyme, oregano, basil - combined)
• 5 Medium tomatoes, chopped in large cubes
• 1 Cup cooked spinach
• 5 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 (maximum 1/2 teaspoon) crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 Bacon strips, cooked drained of fat and chopped
• 1 and 1/3 cups half and half
• 1 and 1/3 cups parmesan cheese, shredded
• 10 Oz Penne Pasta
• 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese, grated for serving