Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta

chicken tenders (or chicken breast, sliced thinly)

dry penne pasta, cooked per box instructions

bag fresh spinach (about 2 cups)

cherry tomatoes (about 20 tomatoes), sliced

milk

cream cheese at room temperature

slices cooked bacon or 1/4 cup bacon bits

flour

butter

minced garlic

olive oil

salt and pepper

Optional: parmesan cheese, green onions, additional bacon for topping the pasta