One Pan Bacon Chicken Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grab a pound of bacon and chop it up.
  2. 2Add the chopped bacon to a large skillet and cook it on medium heat.
  3. 3Add one and a half pounds of cubed chicken to a large bowl and season it well.
  4. 4Toss the chicken with a few tablespoons of corn starch.
  5. 5While the bacon is cooking, shred a block of cheese, using about half or a little more.
  6. 6Once the bacon is almost cooked through, add half a diced onion to the skillet.
  7. 7Once the onion is translucent and the bacon is done, remove them from the pan and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
  8. 8Cook the chicken in the bacon grease for about three minutes on both sides, then toss for 30 seconds until crispy.
  9. 9Remove the chicken from the pan.
  10. 10To the same pan, add a whole carton of chicken broth and one pound of pasta.
  11. 11Set the heat to medium-high and cook for 8 to 9 minutes once it starts boiling, until the chicken broth is absorbed and noodles are cooked.
  12. 12Lower the heat and add one cup of heavy cream (or half and half).
  13. 13Add about a cup of shredded cheese, stir, then add another cup, allowing it to melt quickly.
  14. 14Add the cooked bacon and onion, and the chicken to the pan.
  15. 15Mix everything together.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon chopped
  • 1.5 pounds chicken cubed
  • seasoning
  • tablespoons corn starch
  • block cheese shredded
  • 0.5 onion diced
  • carton chicken broth
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

large skilletlarge bowlpaper towels

Tips

  • Use half and half instead of heavy cream if desired.
  • Cook bacon until almost done before adding onion.
  • Cook chicken until nice and crispy.