Skillet-Style Sour Cream &Amp; Spinach with a Fresh Homemade Feel

This hearty bowl of pasta brings together Italian and Japanese flavors in a creamy, spicy sauce that’s absolutely irresistible. Al dente spaghetti is tossed with umami-rich miso, pork ramen stock and a kick of Sriracha, then loaded with crispy bacon, wilted spinach and tender seared chicken cutlets. A touch of sour cream and butter makes the sauce luxuriously smooth, while shredded Parmesan and fresh scallion greens add the perfect finishing touch.

Perfect for a cozy dinner at home, this dish is quick enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for guests. The combination of savory miso, smoky bacon and juicy chicken creates a symphony of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Log in to save recipes and build weekly shopping lists.

Ingredients

3 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 ounce SpinachView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Pork Ramen Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 tablespoon Parmesan CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Miso Sauce ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Chicken CutletsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon FlourView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce SpaghettiView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce BaconView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat a large dry pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, turning occasionally and reducing heat if browning too quickly, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Carefully discard all but a thin layer of bacon fat from the pan. Once bacon is cool enough to handle, roughly chop.
2. Wash and dry produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
3. Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain.
4. While pasta cooks, pat chicken dry with paper towels; place between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin until chicken is about 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper; dust all over with flour, shaking off excess. Heat the pan with bacon fat over medium-high heat (if there’s not enough bacon fat, add a drizzle of oil). Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat; transfer chicken to a cutting board. Wipe out the pan and let cool slightly, 1-2 minutes.
5. Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add scallion whites and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add miso sauce concentrates, pork ramen stock concentrate, half the Sriracha, 1/2 cup cold water and a pinch of sugar (use all Sriracha and 3/4 cup cold water for 4 servings); bring to a simmer. Add spinach, drained spaghetti and bacon; toss until pasta is evenly coated and spinach has wilted. Tip: Add water 1 tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick. Turn off heat and stir in sour cream and 2 tablespoons butter (4 tablespoons for 4 servings). Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
6. Slice chicken crosswise. Divide pasta between shallow bowls; top with Parmesan, chicken and scallion greens. Serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of pasta?

Yes, you can substitute spaghetti with other long pasta like linguine or fettuccine or even short pasta like penne. Adjust cooking time according to package directions.

Can I make this dish vegetarian?

Absolutely! Omit the chicken and bacon and use vegetable stock concentrate instead of pork ramen stock. Add extra vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for more substance.

What can I use instead of miso sauce concentrate?

You can substitute with 2 tablespoons of white or yellow miso paste mixed with a little water. Adjust the amount to taste.