One Pan Bacon, Chicken and Pasta Dinner

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop 1 pound of bacon.
  2. 2Add the chopped bacon to a large skillet and cook on medium heat.
  3. 3Cube 1 and 1/2 pounds of chicken and add to a large bowl.
  4. 4Season the chicken really well with your desired seasonings.
  5. 5Toss the chicken well.
  6. 6Add a few tablespoons of corn starch to the chicken and toss it up again.
  7. 7Shred a whole block of cheese while the bacon is cooking, planning to use about half or a little more.
  8. 8Once the bacon is almost cooked through, add half a diced onion to the skillet.
  9. 9Once the onion is translucent and the bacon is done, remove them from the pan and let them drain on paper towels.
  10. 10Leave the bacon grease in the pan and start cooking the chicken.
  11. 11Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes on both sides, then toss for 30 seconds until crispy.
  12. 12Remove the chicken from the pan.
  13. 13To the same pan, add a whole carton of chicken broth and 1 pound of pasta.
  14. 14Set the heat to medium-high.
  15. 15Once boiling, cook for 8 to 9 minutes until the chicken broth is absorbed and the noodles are cooked through.
  16. 16Lower the heat and add 1 cup of heavy cream or half and half.
  17. 17Start adding the cheese, about a cup at a time, stirring until melted.
  18. 18Add the cooked bacon and onion to the pan.
  19. 19Toss it up a little bit.
  20. 20Add the chicken to the pan.
  21. 21Mix everything all up again.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1.5 pounds chicken, cubed
  • seasonings
  • tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 block cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 diced onion
  • 1 carton chicken broth
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cheese

Equipment

large skilletlarge bowlpaper towels

Tips

  • Cook chicken for about 3 minutes on both sides until crispy.
  • Onion and bacon go well together.