Chicken Bacon Penne Pasta by Pressure Cooking Today

– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb. chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
– 6 slices bacon, diced
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 5 garlic clovesminced or pressed
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
– 1 can (14.5 fluid ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
– 1 package (1 pound) penne pasta
– 3 cups water
– 1 cup half and half
– 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded plus more for serving
– 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
– 1 cup grape tomatoes diced
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 3 min
Total Time: 30 min